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One Pot Vegan Southwestern Quinoa

Modified: Jul 6, 2023 · Published: May 27, 2017 by Melissa

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Close up overhead of One Pot Vegan Southwest Quinoa in a skillet.

Things have been a little sweet around here lately with this ice cream, this chocolate  bark, and these truffles and as much as I enjoy my sweets, I need real deal food too. Something that’s satisfying, healthy, and makes my taste buds dance. That’s where this One Pot Southwestern Quinoa comes in. This dish is everything I want in a meal and it only requires one pot and 40 minutes or less from start to finish. It doesn’t get much better than that.

One Pot Vegan Southwestern Quinoa

The addition of quinoa makes this a protein packed meal that’s also a great source of fiber, iron, vitamin C, magnesium, vitamin B6, potassium, and more.

One Pot Vegan Southwestern Quinoa

This Southwestern Quinoa is perfect for a quick main dish or a side dish to your favorite southwestern inspired meal.

One Pot Vegan Southwestern Quinoa
One Pot Vegan Southwestern Quinoa

If you try this recipe, let me know how it turns out! Leave a comment below or snap a pic and tag it @weelittlevegans on Instagram so I’ll be sure to see it!

Recipe

One Pot Vegan Southwestern Quinoa

Melissa
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 40 minutes mins
Course Main Course, Side Dish

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup uncooked quinoa
  • 1 ¼ cup vegetable broth
  • 1 cup cooked or canned black beans
  • ¾ cup corn fresh, canned, or frozen
  • 1 cup fire roasted diced tomatoes
  • ½ small bell pepper, chopped I used yellow.
  • ¼ cup onion, chopped or 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • ½ -1 teaspoon salt depending on sodium in vegetable broth
  • ¼ teaspoon cumin
  • ½ tablespoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • red pepper flakes, optional

Instructions
 

  • Heat olive oil in sauce pan or deep skillet.
  • Add garlic, onions, bell pepper, and sauté for 5-7 minutes.
  • Add quinoa, tomatoes and all of the spices and cook for 1 minute longer.
  • Add vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to a simmer.
  • Cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until all liquid is absorbed and quinoa is tender. Fluff with a fork and serve!

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Hi, I'm Melissa!

Longtime vegan and mom of four little vegans. I share simple recipes our family loves and my tips for raising healthy, happy vegan kids.

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