Thanks for joining me and Sarah for Meatless Monday today! Hope all of you mothers had a fabulous day yesterday. So Cinco De Mayo might have been last week but I can never get enough avocado can you? I whipped this 3 bean Southwestern Quinoa skillet dinner up last week and just loved it. You all know I am all about easy dinners and this one is made all in one skillet. Bonus it was great cold the next day for a salad and the next day in an omelet. Multipurpose meals are the best aren’t they?
First off-I am obsessed with this vegetable chopper. It makes it so easy to chop things like onions and jalapenos that you might not want on your hands. I love it for lettuce and all kinds of veggies too.
3 Bean Southwestern Quinoa Skillet
Ingredients
- 1 jalapeno-chopped
- yellow pepper-chopped
- 2 Tbl minced garlic
- 1 C of diced zucchini
- 1 C quinoa
- 1 1/2 C of vegetable broth
- 3/4 C of black beans, kidney and chick peas
- 1 C frozen corn
- 1 15 oz can diced roasted tomatoes
- 1 tsp cumin, coriander,
- 1 tbl chili powder
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Coat a large skillet with olive oil and bring to medium high heat
- Saute jalapeno, peppers, garlic & zucchini for 5 min
- Mix in 3 types of beans, frozen corn, canned tomatoes and combine
- Add in uncooked quinoa and vegetable broth
- Mix to combine
- Add spices
- Bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat to simmer
- Allow to simmer for 20-25 min until broth is absorbed
- Serve warm as a main dish, with tortillas or cold as a salad
My favorite way to enjoy this 3 bean Southwestern skillet was inside of some corn tortillas with avocado and salsa but eating it with eggs the next morning was fantastic as well. It’s vegan, gluten free and very easy to make. The whole meal is done in the same skillet on the stove and can also be served in skillet as well. Less pots and pans to wash!
Loaded with plant based protein and healthy whole grains this 3 Bean Southwestern quinoa skillet is the perfect meal to refuel you after a tough workout and feed the whole family. You can easily make it as spicy or mild as you wish to meet your family’s needs.
I made the yummiest salad for our mother’s day dinner last night and can’t wait to share it with you soon. Hope you all had a wonderful weekend!
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This looks like a great, quick & easy meal! Thanks for hosting & Happy Mother’s Day!! 🙂
Angela @marathonsandmotivation.com recently posted…Gluten Free Blueberry Cinnamon Streusel Muffins
Very easy indeed and tasty!
This looks absolutely delicious- I love that you used quinoa! Thanks so much for the linkup 🙂
Annmarie recently posted…Gluten Free Blueberry Zucchini Waffles
Thanks the quinoa was delish in there!
Ahhh this sounds wonderful! I love the combination of flavors! Feels good to be back, love joining you for MM!
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A friend of mine just sent me a recipe for a quinoa enchilada bake that looks similar. We’re working it into our dinner rotation this week but this looks a little simpler so I may combine the two recipes 🙂
This is very simple all in one pan. Hope your family enjoys
Love loaded bowls like this! So much protein and fiber! Yum yum!
Kaila @healthyhelperblog! recently posted…The Best Ever Gluten-Free Pancakes
Lots of great veggie protein all in one place!
Morning Deborah! I actually make a very similar dish so I know this one will be really tasty!
Mary Ellen @ VNutrition recently posted…Three Things Thursday
OH good hope you enjoy this one too!
i think mexican food (esp the ones with avocado) is welcome all year long! i love the idea of one skillet (can you tell im lazy to wash pots and pans?)..
dixya @food, pleasure, and health recently posted…Spring Veggies with Tahini Turmeric Dressing
Can’t beat the one pan dinners!
Great minds do think alike! Your version looks so good too. I love how versatile it is.
Julie @ Running in a Skirt recently posted…Mother’s Day Weekend Photo Dump
Thanks very versatile indeed!
This looks so good! I love one skillet meals and adore spicy food, so this is a win/win!
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Oooh, I think my husband would love that chopper! I may need to shop for Father’s Day!
Wendy@Taking the Long Way Home recently posted…Recovering From the Distance
I love the chopper and use it everyday
I love bean and quinoa dishes – this is so colorful and the flavors sound amazing!
Sarah @ BucketListTummy recently posted…The Importance of Electrolytes In Exercise
Thanks so much hope you give it a try
Looks tasty!
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Looks delicious! The first thing I thought was all the leftover peppers and things laying around that are leftover from Cinco de Mayo, this is perfect to use them up! I could have Mexican every night, if only my girls shared that same burning love. Happy Meatless Monday my friend.
Sarah recently posted…Spaghetti Squash Pad Thai (vegan)
I would eat it everyday too!
OO this looks like it might have a little kick from the jalapeno! YUM 🙂
Jess @hellotofit recently posted…Blackened Tofu Buddha Bowl with Creamy Avocado Sauce
Thanks it can be as spicy or mild as you wish
This looks delicious and super easy to make! I have a girls game night this week so I plan to make this dish to bring topped with avocado and served with tortilla chips. Thanks for sharing it!
Elaine @myRUNexperiment recently posted…Be Inspired – Strong Women Runners
ooh thanks! I hope they all enjoy it
Oh yum. Love a tasty skillet!!! Even better it looks fairly easy to make:)
kristy @runawaybridalplanner recently posted…MIA No More and Lots and Lots of Life Changes
super easy indeed! You can do it 🙂
This looks delicious! I’m totally on board that avocado pretty much makes everything taste wonderful and delicious. I’ve been getting back into quinoa, too – I go back and forth on my thoughts on the texture fairly often – and this looks like a wonderful way to create a filling, nutritious meal featuring quinoa as the star.
Looking forward to making this one night across the week. Yummin!
So glad I found this linkup today. 🙂
XO, Jessica
Jessica @ Semi-Sweet Tooth recently posted…3 Ingredient Healthy Breakfast Cookies
So glad you found us too! I hope you give it a try and enjoy it.
Looks delicious! I love how easy Mexican dishes are to make at home. And of course, they’re so much healthier for you when you make them yourself instead of ordering them at a restaurant.
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Absolutely! And I could live off of Mexican foods and avocado (or maybe I already do! 🙂 )
How perfect for warmer weather!
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I am eating beans again, trying to add more plant based foods to my diet. This looks very good!
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They are so good for you-hope you enjoy this
This has all my favourite ingredients! It would be perfect to take to work for lunches to reheat (and maybe sprinkle with cheese!)
Ange // Cowgirl Runs recently posted…St Patrick’s Island Fun Run Recap
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I love a one pan dinner- that is the best! You know this is not man friendly because they can’t boil water without messing up 3 pans! LOL!
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This looks so good Deb! I made something similar last week but with chicken!
Carmy recently posted…Monday on the Run: @AliciaRunsFast
That would be great too just don’t tell any of my meatless friends I said that 🙂
This looks delicious!
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i love food that only requires one dish! looks fantastic!
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This sounds and looks good! Adding it with salsa and avocado in a tortilla sounds yummy too! Thanks for sharing!
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Again…you have introduced me to another new thing…quinoa. Seriously, I do NOT live under a rock, but I am learning about all kinds of new things from you. Thanks!!
Kimberly Hatting recently posted…Crazy, but Staying Strong!
LOL! Too bad you don’t live close enough to come over for dinner
this sounds delicious! i love quick and easy meals especially during the week!
Nicole recently posted…Put Yourself out there with Rachel Mansfield
definitely quick and easy!
I’m always a fan of quinoa dishes– YUM.
Thanks hope you enjoy
This sounds delicious. Add avocado to anything and it’ll be good.
lacey@fairytalesandfitness.com recently posted…Disaster on the Trail
Avocado is the best isn’t it?!
Yum this sounds fabulous….always looking for ways to spice up my week…pinning!
Lauren recently posted…Grain Free Protein Waffles
Thanks so much hope you enjoy!
That vegetable chopper makes for some ridiculously amazing chopped salads. If you like that sort of thing. 🙂
Another great recipe! Thanks!
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me too! It’s the little things 🙂
Looks yummy! I’m obsessed with the salad chopper that some of the restaurants use – somehow salad tastes so much better that way LOL.
I know me too! It does make it taste better
I always love your recipes! I am always looking for new ways to use quinoa! This looks great!
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This looks incredibly delicious and simple! Love the use of three beans and corn 🙂
Christina recently posted…Black Bean Chimichurri Soup
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This is a nutrition-filled “healthy” vegan dish and it looks delicious, I will definitely try this recipe out. Thanks for sharing Deborah!
Thanks for stopping in to check it out! Hope you enjoy
It’s crazy how many recipes I make in a week with quinoa. Now I can add this one.
jill conyers recently posted…Strong Bicep and Tricep Super Set Workout
I go through phases of really getting into it too. Hope you enjoy it
That looks awesome!
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OMG this looks so good. I have book marked it for later.
Karen – Fit in France recently posted…Destination races : are they worth the money ?
Thanks and easy too!
Oh, that looks so good! Now, I want a vegetable chopper 🙂
Akaleistar recently posted…Hello Book Lover
The chopper just makes everything taste better 🙂
Wow that quinoa TOTALLY looks like ground meat!! What a trickster!
GiGi Eats recently posted…Superheroes Making Salads In The Kitchen
ha ha that’s me!
oh… YUM! Looks like a great week night quick meal.
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Thanks! Yes super easy to whip up on a weeknight