Southwest Quinoa Skillet

Quinoa, black beans, corn and zesty tomatoes come together to make this flavorful vegetarian southwest quinoa skillet
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Southwest Quinoa Skillet
Quinoa, black beans, corn and zesty tomatoes come together to make this flavorful vegetarian southwest quinoa skillet

June 30, 2026
URL: https://www.ro-tel.com/recipes/southwestern-dinners/southwest-quinoa-skillet-8559

  • Prep time 15 minutes
  • Total time 35 minutes
  • Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

  • 1/2 cup chopped onion

  • 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)

  • 1 tablespoon chopped garlic

  • 1 cup white quinoa, uncooked

  • 1 can (10 oz each) Ro*Tel® Original Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies, undrained

  • 1 cup water

  • 1 can (15 oz each) Rosarita® Premium Whole Black Beans, drained, rinsed

  • 1 teaspoon chili powder

  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin

  • 1 teaspoon Mexican oregano

  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 2 tablespoons lime juice

  • 1/2 large avocado, pitted, peeled, diced

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Nutrition Information

362 calories, 54g carbs

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Nutrition Information

362 calories, 54g carbs

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Directions

  • Step one

    Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and corn; cook until onion is soft and corn is lightly browned, about 5 to 7 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 1 minute.

  • Step two

    Stir in quinoa, undrained tomatoes, water, beans, chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, 20 minutes or until quinoa is cooked through.

  • Step three

    Stir in lime juice and serve with avocado and cilantro.

Nutrition Information

362 calories, 54g carbs

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Southwest Quinoa Skillet

Nutrition information

Nutrient Amount % Daily Value
Calcium 77 mg 8%
Carbohydrate 54 g 18%
Cholesterol 0
Total Fat 11 g 17%
Iron 4 mg 23%
Calories 362 kcal 18%
Sodium 561 mg 23%
Protein 12 g 25%
Saturated Fat 1 g 7%
Sugars 5 g 0
Vitamin C 12 mg 20%

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