How to Make One Skillet Mexican Quinoa | Quinoa Recipes | Allrecipes.com

black beans

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned chickpeas

Lentils are high in protein and fiber, while chickpeas are often less expensive.

quinoa

🥗Healthier: farro

💰Cheaper: rice

Farro is nutritious and chewy, while rice is a budget-friendly staple.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a high smoke point and is healthy, while canola oil is economical.

avocado

💰Cheaper: sliced cucumbers

Cucumbers provide a refreshing crunch and are often less expensive.

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.

Add 2 chopped garlic cloves and 1 chopped jalapeno to the oil, cooking while stirring for about 1 minute.

Stir in 1 cup of quinoa, 1 15 oz can of black beans (rinsed and drained), 1 14.5 oz can of fire roasted diced tomatoes with juice, and 1 cup of frozen yellow corn kernels.

Pour in 1 cup of chicken broth and season with 0.5 tablespoon of red pepper flakes, 0.5 tablespoon of chili powder, 0.5 teaspoon of ground cumin, and salt and ground black pepper to taste.

Bring the liquid to a boil, then cover the skillet and reduce the heat to low.

Simmer until the quinoa is cooked through, about 20 minutes.

Fluff the quinoa with a fork and stir in 1 diced avocado, the juice of 1 lime (about 2 tablespoons), and 2 tablespoons of fresh chopped cilantro.

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