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title: One-Pot Mexican Quinoa
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/one-pot-mexican-quinoa-577d5ee213e9d663788b4569
servings: 2
prep time: 10 minutes
cook time: 20 minutes
time required: 30 minutes
difficulty: Easy
allergens:
  - Milk
tags:
  - Gluten Free
  - Veggie
rating: 3.5
rating_count: 772
source_chef: Recipe Development Team
review_highlights:
  - theme: Flavor
    text: Hearty and flavorful blend of spices and creamy feta
  - theme: Ease of prep
    text: Simple one-pot meal with minimal cleanup
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/Grain%20Recipes/Quinoa/one-pot-mexican-quinoa.avif"
---
Wash and dry all produce. Prepare @garlic{2%cloves}(minced), @scallions{2%units}(thinly sliced, greens and whites separated), @jalapeño{1%unit}(finely chopped, ribs and seeds removed), @corn on the cob{1%ear}(kernels cut), and @black beans{15%oz}(drained and rinsed).

Heat a drizzle of @olive oil{1%tbsp} in a #large pan{} over medium heat. Add garlic, scallion whites, and as much jalapeño as you like. Cook ~{1%minute} until fragrant. Add @chili powder{1%tsp} and @cumin{1%tsp}. Cook another ~{30%seconds}. Season with @salt{1%tsp} and @pepper{1%tsp}.

Add @quinoa{1½%cup}, @veggie stock concentrate{1%unit}, black beans, corn, @diced tomatoes{14.5%oz}, and @water{1%cup} to the pan. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat to low. Cook ~{15%minutes} until quinoa is cooked through.

Once tender, fluff the quinoa mixture with a #fork{}. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with scallion greens and @feta cheese{2%oz} on top.