Description
A delicious and nutritious quinoa and black bean skillet dish, perfect for a quick and healthy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa (rinsed)
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 cup bell peppers (chopped, mixed colors)
- 1 medium yellow onion (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 cups vegetable broth (low sodium)
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Juice of 1 lime
- ¼ cup cilantro (chopped for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water until water runs clear.
- In a large skillet, heat 2 tsp olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and bell peppers; sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in minced garlic, cumin, and chili powder; cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add rinsed quinoa and vegetable broth to the skillet. Bring to a gentle boil while stirring occasionally.
- Reduce heat to low, cover the skillet, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until quinoa is fluffy and liquid is absorbed.
- Remove from heat and squeeze fresh lime juice over the top. Fluff with a fork before serving.
Notes
- You can add additional vegetables or spices based on your preference.
- Serve warm, garnished with chopped cilantro if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg