This easy one-pot vegetarian meal can be made as spicy, or mild, as you like!
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time25 minutesmins
Total Time30 minutesmins
Servings: 4
Calories: 285
Author: Peter | Simple Nourished Living
Ingredients
1cupuncooked quinoa, rinsed
1teaspoonground cumin
¼teaspoonfine sea salt
2cupswater
1-¼cupschipotle salsa, divided (or your favorite salsa)
1can(about 14 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
1cupfrozen corn kernels
½cupchopped green onions
¼cuppacked fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
Instructions
Add quinoa, cumin, salt, water and ½ cup salsa to large skillet. Over high heat, bring mixture to a boil.
Once boiling, reduce heat to medium-low and cover. Simmer for 10 to 12 minutes, or until most (but not all) of the liquid is absorbed, stirring once or twice while simmering.
Add the beans, corn, green onions and stir to combine.
Cover and continue simmering for 8 to 10 minutes (without stirring), or until liquid is absorbed.
Remove pan from heat and stir in chopped cilantro and the remaining salsa before serving.
Recipe Notes
Be sure to read the label carefully for your quinoa as most brands recommend rinsing the quinoa in a fine mesh strainer prior to cooking. This helps remove the bitter-tasting natural saponin coating from the quinoa.I really like Costco's Kirkland brand organic quinoa, which according to the package has been pre-rinsed. However, it only takes a minute, so there's no harm in giving it another quick rinse prior to cooking.Click here to see your WW PersonalPoints for this recipe and track it in the WW app or site.9*SmartPoints (Green plan)5*SmartPoints (Blue plan)1*SmartPoints (Purple plan)7*PointsPlus (Old plan)
Nutrition Facts
Southwest Quinoa and Black Bean Skillet
Amount Per Serving (1 /4th of recipe)
Calories 285Calories from Fat 27
% Daily Value*
Fat 3g5%
Carbohydrates 51g17%
Fiber 8g32%
Protein 12g24%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.