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    VEGETARIAN MEXICAN STYLE QUINOA

    Jan 15, 2020 by Tania Sheff · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Delicious and healthy, this Vegetarian Mexican Style Quinoa is filled with bell peppers, beans, corn and topped with cheese and avocado. 

    With a Mexican twist, this delicious vegetarian dish will become your family's favorite! ❤ COOKTORIA.COM

    No matter if you have a large or a small family, skillet dishes are always the way to go! It takes minutes to create this healthy, satisfying meal that all ages will enjoy. That is why we are having this hearty, vegetarian quinoa with a Mexican twist.

    It is T-A-S-T-Y!!!

    I am not sure how you feel about quinoa, but I know that a lot of you out there are still not friends with this weird grain. I don't like that for a few reasons:

    • Quinoa is famous for being one of the only plant foods that supplies complete proteins, offering all essential amino acids in a healthy balance.
    • Quinoa is known to lower cholesterol levels and improve the digestive system and overall health.
    • Quinoa is tasty (!!!).

    So, if you are not a quinoa-lover yet, I recommend you give it a try, and cook this quick and colorful dish.

    With a Mexican twist, this delicious vegetarian dish will become your family's favorite! ❤ COOKTORIA.COM

    Just PREP the veggies, SAUTE the peppers, ADD quinoa and the rest of the ingredients, COOK for a few minutes, and MELT the cheese on top. It's that easy!

    With a Mexican twist, this delicious vegetarian dish will become your family's favorite! ❤ COOKTORIA.COM

    If you like spicy food, feel free to add some cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes. Also, you may top this dish with some avocado pieces and fresh cilantro leaves. I found it tastes even better this way. I think chopped tomatoes would also serve as a great topping. I encourage you to experiment and have fun with this dish. VIVA QUINOA!

    With a Mexican twist, this delicious vegetarian dish will become your family's favorite! ❤ COOKTORIA.COM

    With a Mexican twist, this delicious vegetarian dish will become your family's favorite! ❤ COOKTORIA.COM

    With a Mexican twist, this delicious vegetarian dish will become your family's favorite! ❤ COOKTORIA.COM

    MEXICAN STYLE QUINOA

    Tania Sheff
    Delicious and healthy, this Vegetarian Mexican Style Quinoa is filled with bell peppers, beans, corn and topped with cheese and avocado. 
    4.67 from 18 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Total Time 25 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American, Mexican
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 542 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 tbsp butter
    • ⅕ cup chopped bell pepper (multicolored)
    • 1 cup canned corn kernels
    • 1 cup cooked black beans
    • 2 cups cooked quinoa
    • 1 tsp cumin powder
    • 1 tsp paprika
    • 1 tsp dried oregano
    • salt to taste
    • ½ cup mild Elchilada sauce
    • 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
    • to serve chopped avocado and fresh cilantro (optional)

    Instructions
     

    • Heat butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Saute bell pepper for about 3-4 minutes.
    • Reduce the heat to medium and add corn, beans and quinoa to the peppers. Cook , stirring occasionally for a few minutes, and then add the spices, salt and Enchilada sauce. Stir again and taste for the seasonings. Keep cooking for another 5 minutes.
    • Sprinkle the cheese on top of the quinoa and cover the skillet with tight lid. Reduce heat to low and wait for about 2 minutes to allow the cheese to melt.
    • Serve it with chopped avocado and fresh cilantro leaves on top.

    Notes

    Nutrition

    Calories: 542kcalCarbohydrates: 59gProtein: 30gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 58mgSodium: 945mgPotassium: 687mgFiber: 9gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 550IUVitamin C: 38mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 5.9mg
    Tried this recipe?Leave a comment below, I can't wait to hear from you!

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    Comments

    1. Luis says

      January 12, 2016 at 7:50 pm

      I'm soooo trying this!

      Reply
      • Tania says

        January 12, 2016 at 9:41 pm

        You'll love it soooo much!

        Reply
    2. Ashlyn ~ Dollop of Yum says

      January 04, 2016 at 9:38 pm

      This dish looks absolutely ah-mazing! It sounds like a fantastic way for me to healthily satisfy my Mexican cravings. I included it in my latest post "Kick Start The New Year #2: 15 Healthy Dinners"!

      Reply
      • Tania says

        January 05, 2016 at 12:29 am

        Thanks, Ashlyn!

        Reply
    3. Michelle | A Dish of Daily Life says

      December 17, 2015 at 2:51 pm

      This looks great! I love quinoa...I cook with it a lot. My daughter's favorite salad is one I make with quinoa and kale -- she asks for it so often, I just make a big bowl every week now. 🙂 My family will love this too! Thanks for the recipe!

      Reply
      • Tania says

        December 17, 2015 at 6:58 pm

        Thanks Michelle! Do you have a link to your daughter’s favorite salad? I'd love to check it out.

        Reply
    4. Natasha @ Salt & Lavender says

      December 14, 2015 at 11:29 pm

      Haha Tania I am still not sure I'm convinced. You make quinoa look good but I still think the grains look like little eyes looking at me!! I'm weird, I know.

      Reply
      • Tania says

        December 15, 2015 at 10:04 am

        Haha, Natasha! You are funny. I think you should give it a try!

        Reply
    5. Cathy says

      December 14, 2015 at 4:54 pm

      I love quinoa but haven't made a Mexican variation yet. I'm definitely making this. Sounds divine!

      Reply
      • Tania says

        December 14, 2015 at 5:24 pm

        Thank you, Cathy! I love this dish!

        Reply
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