One pan mexican quinoa –Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure as we whip up a delightful dish that’s as vibrant as your personality — One Pan Mexican Quinoa! This dish is not just a feast for the eyes, but also a party for your taste buds. It’s quick, it’s easy, and you won’t have to worry about washing a mountain of dishes afterwards. Who doesn’t love that?
Feast Your Eyes!
First, let’s take a moment to appreciate this beauty. Feast your eyes on this gorgeous plate of Mexican goodness:
Ingredients That Make You Go ‘Wow!’
Before we jump into cooking, let’s gather our awesome ingredients. You will need:
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and diced (optional, if you like it spicy!)
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) corn, drained
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes (with juices)
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish (because we fancy)
- Juice of 1 lime (because we need a zing!)
Let’s Get Cooking!
Now that we have all our ingredients lined up and ready to roll, let’s jump into the cooking process.
- In a large skillet, heat up the olive oil over medium heat. Toss in the diced onion and garlic, and sauté until they become translucent and fragrant, which should take about 3 minutes. Your kitchen should smell like magic right about now!
- Add the bell pepper and jalapeño to the skillet. Sauté for another 2-3 minutes until they’re softened. Keep stirring; we want everything to mingle!
- Now, it’s time to add in the quinoa, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, chili powder, and cumin. Give everything a good stir so they all get to know each other.
- Pour in 2 cups of water, bring it to a boil, then cover it, lower the heat, and let it simmer for about 15-20 minutes or until the quinoa is fluffy and has absorbed all that deliciousness.
- Once done, remove from heat and fluff with a fork. Squeeze that lime juice all over and toss in some fresh cilantro. Voila! You’ve just created a masterpiece!
Your One Pan Mexican Quinoa is ready to be devoured! Serve it warm, or take it to work for leftovers that will make your coworkers jealous. Enjoy this colorful, flavorful dish that brings all the happiness to your plate!