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One Pot Mexican Inspired Quinoa

 One Pot Mexican Inspired Quinoa with black beans and sweetcorn. It also happens to be vegan and gluten free and because it cooks so quickly it is great for busy nights too. 
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Lunch
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp Oil
  • 1/2 Red Onion diced
  • 2 cloves Garlic sliced finely or crushed
  • 1 Jalapeno sliced finely
  • 170 g Quinoa
  • 450 ml Veg Stock
  • 425g tin Black Beans drained
  • 150 g Sweet Corn
  • 200 g Tinned Tomatoes pureed
  • 1 tsp Chilli Powder
  • 1 tsp Cumin Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Smoked Paprika
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
  • Lime Juice
  • Coriander

Instructions
 

  • Heat the oil in a large pot over a medium high heat. Add the onion and cook for 5 minutes until light golden. Stir in the garlic and jalapeno, and cook for a minute, stirring frequently. 
  • Stir in the quinoa, vegetable stock, beans, tomatoes, corn, chill powder, cumin and smoked paprika. 
  • Season to taste and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat and cover. Simmer for 17 - 20 minutes. 
  • Serve with a squeeze of lime juice and a little coriander. 
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