Description
Quick and delicious vegetarian meals that can be prepared in just one pot and ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 1 cup corn (fresh or frozen)
- 1 avocado, sliced
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add minced garlic, bell pepper, and zucchini. Cook for another 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are slightly softened.
- Stir in cherry tomatoes, black beans, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2 minutes until heated through.
- Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Stir in quinoa and corn. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until quinoa is cooked and liquid is absorbed.
- Remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and serve topped with avocado slices and fresh cilantro.
Notes
- Feel free to customize the vegetables based on what you have on hand.
- For added flavor, you can squeeze lime juice over the dish before serving.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5
- Fat: 9
- Carbohydrates: 60
- Fiber: 12
- Protein: 12