Mexican Quinoa Stew
A hearty and healthy stew packed with Mexican flavors and quinoa.
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Equipment
- Large pot
- Wooden Spoon
- Knife
- Cutting board
Ingredients:
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa rinsed
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 bell pepper chopped
- 1 zucchini chopped
- 1 can black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup cilantro chopped, for garnish
Instructions:
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté until fragrant.
- Add bell pepper and zucchini. Cook for another 5 minutes.
- Stir in quinoa, black beans, diced tomatoes, and vegetable broth.
- Add cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and let it simmer for 20 minutes, or until quinoa is cooked.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.
Notes:
Feel free to add more vegetables or adjust spices to your taste.
Nutrition value:
Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 10gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 700mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 4mg
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