Cheesy Mexican Quinoa Recipe

Name: Cheesy Mexican Quinoa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons Olive Oil; 1 cup Red Pepper Finely Chopped; 1/2 cups Onion, finely chopped; 1 Tablespoon Fresh Garlic, Minced; 1-⅓ cup Reduced Sodium Vegetable Broth; 1 cup Frozen Corn Kernels; ⅔ cups Salsa Of Choice; ⅔ cups Chickpeas, Drained And Rinsed; 1/2 cups Black Beans, Drained And Rinsed; 1/2 cups Nutritional Yeast; 1/2 Tablespoons Ground Cumin; 1/4 teaspoons Salt; Pepper; 1 cup Quinoa, Uncooked; Cilantro For Garnish

Servings: persons

2 teaspoons Olive Oil
1 cup Red Pepper Finely Chopped
1/2 cups Onion, finely chopped
1 Tablespoon Fresh Garlic, Minced
1-⅓ cup Reduced Sodium Vegetable Broth
1 cup Frozen Corn Kernels
⅔ cups Salsa Of Choice
⅔ cups Chickpeas, Drained And Rinsed
1/2 cups Black Beans, Drained And Rinsed
1/2 cups Nutritional Yeast
1/2 Tablespoons Ground Cumin
1/4 teaspoons Salt
Pepper
1 cup Quinoa, Uncooked
Cilantro For Garnish

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2
Heat the oil in a 12-inch saute pan on medium heat.
3
Add pepper, onion and garlic and cook until lightly golden brown, stirring frequently.
4
Into the pan, add broth, frozen corn, salsa, chickpeas, black beans, nutritional yeast, cumin, salt and a pinch of pepper and stir well.
5
Stir in quinoa until all grains are incorporated into the liquid.
6
Bring the mixture to a boil.
7
Once boiling, cover pan and place it into the oven.
8
Cook until quinoa has absorbed all of the liquid, about 4045 minutes.
9
Garnish with cilantro and devour.

201

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 teaspoons Olive Oil, 1 cup Red Pepper Finely Chopped, 1/2 cups Onion, finely chopped, 1 Tablespoon Fresh Garlic, Minced, and more.

Yes, Cheesy Mexican Quinoa falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Cheesy Mexican Quinoa

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Variations & substitutions

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