This Skillet Spanish Quinoa makes the perfect healthy side dish that is full of all your favorite flavors and easily made all in one pan in just 20 minutes!
It’s certainly no secret that quinoa is one of my favorite foods to cook with. I mean I’ve made this sauteed kale and quinoa skillet, these quinoa mini stuffed peppers, thrown quinoa into salads, burgers and even muffins….um need I continue?? I mean this little grain is so crazy versatile and incredibly healthy for you and the best part is it just tastes so darn good! Obviously I can’t get enough.
This recipe was inspired by a super old recipe that I made years ago using rice, so I thought I’d try a variation of this with quinoa. This makes the perfect flavorful side dish for any Mexican entree such as chicken enchiladas or even fajitas (yes recipe coming soon!) – and with spices and herbs like chili powder, cumin, oregano and cilantro, how can you NOT give this a try?? It also makes a TON so I like making a big batch on Sundays to bring with me for lunches for the week or to go with my dinner. Meal prepping is seriously my weekly life savior, no lie. I absolutely depend on it and the anxiety i get if I don’t is legit no joke. Sometimes my Sundays can get super busy, but I still make time to prep some meals, at least lunches for the week even if it’s just a bunch of salad and veggies.
The struggle is real.
And by the way how cute is this white cast iron skillet I snagged at Target?? I swear I can never walk into that store and leave with just one thing….I always end up with waaaay more stuff than I intended to purchase, usually clothes or more home decor than my house needs. It’s a legit problem y’all. But Target’s merchandise is just getting better and better – I’m obsessed! I’m currently eyeing this gold bar cart and this gorgeous sunburst mirror for our guestroom. I swear projects are never ending in our household – wainscoting in the dining room, a gallery wall in our living room as well as one going up the stairs, getting our wedding photos printed and framed to go around the house and still trying to figure out how to decorate this huge nook in our kitchen. I’m finally finishing up my office and if you follow me on Instagram then you saw a little sneak peek at my prop shelf that’s finally coming together. Hoping to have that little space completed before Christmas!
Skillet Spanish Quinoa
Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 (15 oz) can petite diced tomatoes
- 1/2 – 1 tsp. hot sauce, to your liking
- 1 tsp. chili powder
- 1/2 tsp. cumin
- 1/2 tsp. oregano
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- Pinch pepper
- 1 Tbsp cilantro, roughly chopped
Instructions
- Rinse and soak quinoa for about 10 minutes in warm water.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, drizzle olive oil and saute onion and garlic until fragrant. Add green bell pepper, vegetable broth, tomatoes, hot sauce and seasonings and stir in drained quinoa; bring to a boil.
- Cover and reduce heat to a simmer, cooking for about 20 minutes, or until broth is absorbed. Turn heat off and allow quinoa to sit for an additional 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
- Top with cilantro, serve and enjoy!
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
I just found your site and am I so pumped to use it on my journey of meal planning and eating clean this year. Thoughts about a way to add meat to this? Add cooked shrimp or chicken after the recipe is done? Thanks!
I made this last night with the baked chicken fajita roll ups and my husband and I loved it! Thanks so much for these great recipes! ESPECIALLY for having macro information for them! I couldn’t tell you how happy I was to not need to measure and weigh out everything. We can’t wait to try more!
This came out delicious and full of flavor! I did everything the same except I used red bell pepper instead of green, added in half a diced jalapeño, a Tbsp of home made picante and I also added green onion after it was done along with the cilantro. Amazing recipe, thank you!! If ur looking for delicious quinoa this is it!
Made this tonite and my husband and I loved it. It tasted even better the next day!!
I have never tasted, nor cooked with Quinoa. What recipe would someone suggest for me to prepare my first time? Ty💕
Ooo you’ll love quinoa! My Summer Quinoa Salad recipe was actually my very first time ever trying quinoa and it is still my favorite to this day! You eat it as a cold summer salad and this recipe is ALWAYS requested for our lake and beach trips to eat off of all week 🙂
This!!
I love quinoa but with that ingredient, despite being Spanish, I assure you it is impossible!.
This looks stellar! I’d serve it up with some grilled shrimp for a full meal!
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Yoummy !! 🙂
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I am always all over recipes like this! The classic comforting tomatoie flavors and of course lovely quinoa!
Quinoa rocks, I was hooked from the moment I tried it for the first time. And I love this version of it, delicious.