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One-Pot Mexican Quinoa Recipe by Tasty
Instructions
Prep:15minCook:15min
This easy, one-pot meal is bursting with Mexican-inspired flavors and loaded with protein-packed quinoa for a healthy and filling dinner.
Updated at: Wed, 25 Jun 2025 23:42:23 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
43
Low
Glycemic Load
26
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories455.7 kcal (23%)
Total Fat22 g (31%)
Carbs52.4 g (20%)
Sugars4.3 g (5%)
Protein13.8 g (28%)
Sodium976.9 mg (49%)
Fiber11.7 g (42%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings

1 cupquinoa
rinsed

1 ½ cupswater
or vegetable broth

1 ¼ cupssalsa

1 tablespooncumin

1 x 15 ozblack beans can
drained and rinsed

1 cupfrozen corn
defrosted

salt
to taste

olive oil
to taste

1avocado
mashed

1clove garlic
minced

2 teaspoonslemon juice

3 tablespoonsolive oil

pepper
to taste

4 tablespoonswater

tortilla
to serve, optional
Instructions
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Notes
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