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Mexican Quinoa Salad with Avocados on a white plate.

Easy One Pot Mexican Quinoa Salad

Amy Cross
You can make this easy one pot Mexican quinoa salad in less than 30 minutes! This recipe is also plant-based, gluten-free, soy-free, and dairy-free.
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6
Calories 289 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

Fresh Produce

  • 3 Bell peppers, seeds removed
  • 1 Jalepeno, seeds removed
  • 1 cup Corn, fresh, frozen or canned
  • 1 Onion, medium
  • 3 cloves Garlic
  • ¼ cup Lemon/Lime juice - can use either
  • ½ cup Cilantro, (for garnish)
  • 1 Avocado

Pantry Ingredients

  • 1 cup Quinoa, uncooked
  • 1 cup Vegetable broth or stock
  • 1 can Black beans, 15 oz. can, rinse before adding
  • 1 can Diced tomatoes, 15 oz. can

Seasonings

  • 1 tsp. Cumin
  • 2 tsp. Chili powder
  • 1 tsp. Oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Chop the peppers, onion, garlic and jalapeno and put them in the pot.
  • Turn on stove to medium heat, add about a tablespoon of your preferred oil to the pot and stir occasionally until everything is tender, about 3 min.
  • Add the 1 tsp cumin, 2 tsp chili powder, 1 tsp oregano, and salt/pepper to taste
  • Stir until veggies are evenly covered.
  • Add in black beans, diced tomatoes, corn, quinoa (uncooked) , vegetable stock/broth
  • Bring to a boil for 1 minute, then reduce to a simmer and cover with tight fitting lid. Let simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and add lemon or lime juice to the quinoa mixture, either in the pot or while serving.
  • Top with cilantro, avocado and enjoy!

Notes

 
This dish should be eaten within 4 days or put in the freezer for up to 3 months. 
You can also repurpose the leftovers for other meals, such as stuffed peppers, served cold as a quinoa salad, or burritos.
The Cross Legacy provides estimated nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is collected from the USDA database via Spoonacular, when available. If not available, nutrition information is pulled from other online calculators. Ingredients can vary and The Cross Legacy can make no guarantees to the accuracy of this information.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 289kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 11gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 619mgPotassium: 922mgFiber: 13gSugar: 6g
Keyword dinner, mexican, one pot dinner, one pot meal, quinoa, vegan, vegan dinner