One Pot Mexican-Style Quinoa

Name: One Pot Mexican-Style Quinoa
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 200 g quinoa, rinsed; 2 large tomatoes, roughly chopped; 2 red onions, finely chopped; 1 tsp. ground cumin; 1 tsp. smoked paprika; 1 tsp. mild chilli powder; 1 red pepper, deseeded and finely chopped; 400 g tin black beans, drained and rinsed; 340 g tin sweetcorn, drained and rinsed; 2 avocados, destoned and finely chopped; Juice 2 limes; Large handful coriander, finely chopped

This healthy hands-off dish is on the table in 30min and only uses 1 pan! If you have leftovers, roll up in tortilla wraps and bake like enchiladas.

By Georgie D'Arcy ColesPublished: 17 August 2022

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This incredibly nutritious vegan meal is ready in only 30min and costs an astounding £1.47 per portion.

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Yields:

Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Cal/Serv:

481

Ingredients

200 g quinoa, rinsed
2 large tomatoes, roughly chopped
2 red onions, finely chopped
1 tsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. smoked paprika
1 tsp. mild chilli powder
1 red pepper, deseeded and finely chopped
400 g tin black beans, drained and rinsed
340 g tin sweetcorn, drained and rinsed
2 avocados, destoned and finely chopped
Juice 2 limes
Large handful coriander, finely chopped

Directions

1. Step 1In a large pan (that has a lid) mix the quinoa, tomatoes, red onions, spices, plenty of seasoning and 400ml water. Cover and bring to the boil over high heat, then turn down the heat and simmer for 25min, adding the red pepper, black beans and sweetcorn for the final 3min, or until the quinoa is tender and has absorbed the water.
2. Step 2Stir in the avocados, lime juice and coriander. Check seasoning and serve.