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The Flexitarian » Recipe » Mexican Quinoa Stew [vegan]

Mexican Quinoa Stew [vegan]

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This one-pot Mexican quinoa stew makes a hearty and healthy vegan main course that the whole family can enjoy.

Mexican Quinoa Stew [vegan] The Flexitarian

This one-pot Mexican quinoa stew makes a hearty and healthy vegan main course that the whole family can enjoy.

Ready in 40 mins, I like to serve it with crushed tortilla chips, diced avocado, fresh coriander, some (dairy-free) cream and grated cheese on top.

This dish is bursting with plant-based goodness. Quinoa and cracked wheat are cooked in a fragrant tomato sauce spiced with cumin, coriander, crushed chipotle, paprika, oregano and a dash of cinnamon. Black beans and red kidney beans boost the protein content of this Mexican quinoa stew recipe.

If you are looking for additional easy one-pot recipe ideas that everyone can enjoy, why not try my  One-Pot Mexican Rice Casserole? It makes a great healthy family meal with minimum fuss and mininum washing up!

Also my air fryer nachos are a crowd-pleaser that you can have ready to serve in a flash. If you fancy something fresh and vibrant, try my Mexican quinoa salad. My Vegetarian Tortilla Soup is also a crowd pleaser.

I hope you enjoy this Mexican quinoa stew recipe as much as I do. If you do make it, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram!

Mexican Quinoa Stew [vegan] The Flexitarian

Mexican Quinoa Stew [vegan]

This one-pot Mexican quinoa stew makes a hearty and healthy vegan main course that the whole family can enjoy.
4.67 from 3 votes
DieTARY CHOICEDairy-Free Recipes, Egg-Free Recipes, High Fibre Recipes, Low Fat Recipes, Nut-Free Recipes, Soya-Free Recipes, Vegan Recipes
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Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 25 minutes mins
Total Time 40 minutes mins
Course Beans & Pulses, Family Meals, One-pot Meals
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6 people
Calories 421 kcal

Equipment

large saucepan

Disclaimer: the equipment list above includes affiliate links to products I use and like.

Ingredients
 
 

  • olive oil
  • 1 onion
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 1 Tbsp ground cumin
  • 1 Tbsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp chipotle flakes
  • 1 Tbsp tomato puree
  • 2 celery sticks
  • 300 g carrots
  • 800 g can chopped tomatoes or 2 400g cans
  • 750 ml vegetable stock
  • 90 g quinoa
  • 50 g bulgur wheat or cracked wheat
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 400 g red kidney beans
  • 400 g black beans
  • 150 g can corn
  • lime juice
  • salt & pepper

TO SERVE:

  • tortilla chips
  • fresh coriander
  • avocado
  • extra lime juice
  • dairy-free cream
  • dairy-free grated cheese
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Instructions
 

  • Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan. Add finely chopped onion and crushed garlic. Fry gently until soft.
    olive oil, 1 onion, 4 garlic cloves
  • Add ground cumin, ground coriander, paprika, cinnamon, chipotle, and tomato puree. Fry gently together for a couple of minutes.
    1 Tbsp ground cumin, 1 Tbsp ground coriander, 1 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, 1 tsp chipotle flakes, 1 Tbsp tomato puree
  • Chop celery and carrots. Add to pan with chopped tomatoes, vegetable stock, quinoa, bulgur wheat (or cracked wheat) and oregano. Bring to the boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20mins. Stir from time to time so that the mixture does not stick to the bottom of the pan.
    2 celery sticks, 300 g carrots, 800 g can chopped tomatoes, 750 ml vegetable stock, 90 g quinoa, 50 g bulgur wheat or cracked wheat, 2 tsp dried oregano
  • Add drained red kidney beans, black bean and corn to the pan and cook for another 5 to 10 mins until carrots, quinoa and cracked wheat are cooked.
    400 g red kidney beans, 400 g black beans, 150 g can corn
  • Season with lime juice, salt and pepper.
    lime juice, salt & pepper
  • Serve with tortilla chips, avocado, fresh coriander, extra lime juice and some (dairy-free) cream and grated cheese on top if desired.
    tortilla chips, fresh coriander, avocado, extra lime juice, dairy-free cream, dairy-free grated cheese

Nutrition

Calories: 421kcalCarbohydrates: 86gProtein: 17gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 814mgPotassium: 1140mgFiber: 17gSugar: 29gVitamin A: 9100IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 141mgIron: 7mg

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  1. Gez Bentley says

    April 17, 2022 at 5:39 am

    4 stars
    Made this last night, and it was filling and very tasty. No cracked wheat so subbed in extra quinoa, I also added some cauliflower. Easy to make and yes it’s true hardly any washing up. Thank you for posting

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    • theflexitarian says

      April 19, 2022 at 7:56 am

      Hi Gaz, so glad you liked it. Thanks for your feedback. Annabelle

      Reply
  2. Tony says

    October 17, 2023 at 7:12 pm

    5 stars
    Made this in Ninja Speedi – absolutely delicious!

    Reply
    • theflexitarian says

      October 17, 2023 at 7:26 pm

      So glad you liked it x

      Reply

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