One Pan Vegetarian Mexican Taco Skillet
Made in one pan, my Vegetarian Mexican Taco Skillet is an easy, healthy recipe for those eating more plant-based.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic pressed
- 2 red bell peppers diced
- 2.5 teaspoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- 1 cup dry quinoa
- 2 cups low sodium vegetable broth
- 2 cups salsa
- 1x 540 mL can black beans rinsed and drained
- 1 cup frozen corn (canned corn will also work)
- 3 cups spinach (1 cup defrosted frozen spianch will also work)
- ¼ cup cilantro chopped (optional)
- 1.5 cups cheddar cheese shredded
To serve:
- Green onions
- Cilantro
- Tortilla chips
- Avocado
Instructions
- In an oven safe 19.5 inch skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Once hot, add onions and pepper and cook until soft (about 5 minutes). Add pressed garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add spices and stir.
- Add dry quinoa to the skillet along with vegetable broth and salsa. Bring to a boil and cover. Reduce the heat to low and simmer until quinoa is fully cooked (about 20 minutes).
- Add beans, corn, ½ cup of cheese, cilantro (if using) and spinach. Stir to combine. Continue stirring until the spinach has wilted.
- Top with the remaining cheese and broil in the oven for about 10 minutes until the cheese has melted and begun to brown. Top with sliced green onions, additional cilantro and avocado if desired and serve with tortilla chips.
Notes
*I have included an estimation of the nutrition information for this recipe below (toppings not included). However, always remember a recipe is so much more than just nutritional content and these numbers do not need to dictate your food choices. Please don't forget that both your body and soul need nourishment! The owner of this website is not liable for this estimation.
Nutrition
Serving: 2cups | Calories: 549kcal | Carbohydrates: 74g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 1556mg | Potassium: 1394mg | Fiber: 17g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 5735IU | Vitamin C: 94mg | Calcium: 448mg | Iron: 7mg
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