Made in one pan, my vegetarian Mexican taco skillet is an easy, healthy recipe for those eating more plant-based.
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time35 minutesmins
Total Time45 minutesmins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Keyword: meal prep, one pan, Vegetarian
Servings: 4
Ingredients
1tablespoonolive oil
1yellow oniondiced
3clovesgarlicpressed
2red bell peppersdiced
2.5teaspoonchili powder
2teaspoonground cumin
1teaspoonpaprika
½teaspoonoregano
1cupdry quinoa
2cupslow sodium vegetable broth
2cupssalsa
1x 540mLcan black beansrinsed and drained
1cupfrozen corn(canned corn will also work)
3cupsspinach(1 cup defrosted frozen spianch will also work)
¼cupcilantrochopped (optional)
1.5cupscheddar cheeseshredded
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.
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