Ingredients
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 medium jalapeño pepper, chopped
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2 cloves garlic, chopped
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1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
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1 (14.5 ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
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1 cup yellow corn
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1 cup quinoa
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1 cup chicken broth
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1 tablespoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
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1 ½ teaspoons chili powder
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½ teaspoon ground cumin
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kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste
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1 medium avocado - peeled, pitted, and diced
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1 medium lime, juiced
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Directions
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Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté jalapeño pepper and garlic in the hot oil until fragrant, about 1 minute.
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Stir black beans, tomatoes, corn, quinoa, and chicken broth into the skillet. Season with pepper flakes, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper; bring to a boil.
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Cover the skillet with a lid, reduce heat to low, and simmer until quinoa is tender and liquid is mostly absorbed, about 20 minutes.
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Add avocado, lime juice, and cilantro; stir until combined.
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One-Skillet Quinoa with Black Beans. Allrecipes
Tips
For a little more heat, stir in 1 tablespoon of Sriracha sauce. For a vegetarian dish, use vegetable stock instead of chicken.
Editor's Note:
The magazine version of this recipe is called One-Skillet Quinoa with Black Beans. Please note differences in ingredient amounts and time when following the magazine version of this recipe.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 450 | Calories |
| 15g | Fat |
| 67g | Carbs |
| 17g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
| Calories 450 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 15g | 19% |
| Saturated Fat 2g | 11% |
| Cholesterol 2mg | 1% |
| Sodium 1099mg | 48% |
| Total Carbohydrate 67g | 24% |
| Dietary Fiber 17g | 61% |
| Total Sugars 5g | |
| Protein 17g | 33% |
| Vitamin C 20mg | 22% |
| Calcium 82mg | 6% |
| Iron 5mg | 28% |
| Potassium 1021mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
