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Easy One Pot Mexican Quinoa -- Oil-Free Vegan

This easy recipe for One Pot Mexican Quinoa is a healthy oil-free vegan dish. Perfect for tacos night or as a simple lunch, you'll be making this on repeat.
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Grains, Lunch, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Healthy, Mexican, Plant-Based, Southwest, Vegan, Vegetarian
Keyword: easy, healthy, kid-friendly, Mexican, oil-free, one pot meal, plant-based, protein, quinoa, simple, weeknight, wfpb, whole grain
Servings: 4
Calories: 107kcal

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup white quinoa
  • 1/4 cup diced white onion
  • 1 small carrot diced
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas
  • 1/2 cup frozen corn
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Dash of ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup canned tomato sauce
  • 1 1/2 cups water

Instructions

  • To make the Mexican Quinoa: Combine all ingredients, in a small pot. Stir to combine.
  • Cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to simmer.
  • Cook 15 minutes, or until the quinoa "pops" open.
  • Remove the lid, fluff with a fork and let sit a couple of minutes.
  • Taste to adjust seasoning and enjoy!