Published 8/25/2023 This nourishing slow cooker sweet potato Mexican quinoa is one of our favorite slow cooker recipes. Naturally gluten free and vegan, this one-pot meal is made with protein-packed quinoa, beans, sweet potatoes, and spices. It sounds like a simple ingredient list, but let me tell you – the combination of everything is just so delicious! It’s easy, too! Simply add all of the ingredients to the slow cooker, cover, and let the slow cooker do it’s thing. Cook for 3-4 hours on high or 6-8 hours on low.
What You Need for Mexican Quinoa
Keep this recipe in your back pocket for when you need a “you don’t have anything to make for dinner” dinner. All you need are a few basic ingredients for this flavor packed meal: Quinoa + sweet potatoes are the base of this recipe. Canned black beans, whole kernel corn, crushed tomatoes, and green chiles add flavor, nutrients, and texture. Broth keeps the quinoa moist. Onion, taco seasoning, sriracha, and maple syrup add delightful flavor.
Mexican Quinoa Substitutions
Slow cooker Mexican quinoa is totally adaptable to what you have on hand. Instead of:
White quinoa, use red, black, or tri-color quinoa Black beans, use your favorite kind of beans Canned whole kernel corn, use frozen corn Veggie broth, use water or another kind of broth Homemade taco seasoning, use a store bought spice mix Sriracha, use your favorite hot sauce
And, instead of slow cooker Mexican quinoa, try our Mexican sweet potato quinoa casserole or Mexican quinoa salad.
Storage
Not only is Mexican quinoa great for a weeknight dinner, it’s wonderful to enjoy throughout the week. Once the quinoa has fully cooked in the slow cooker, let it cool, then transfer into airtight containers. Refrigerate for up to 5 days for an easy grab-and-go meal.
Freeze this Quinoa
Mexican quinoa freezes beautifully! Store in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months. And, here are all of our tips for preparing a vegetarian freezer meal.
Serving Suggestions
This one-pot meal is just that – a meal made all in one pot with minimal prep and cleanup! Top each bowl of Mexican quinoa with guacamole or chopped avocado, diced tomatoes, salsa, sour cream or Greek yogurt (vegan if needed), a sprinkle of cheese (non-dairy works great), or fresh cilantro.
Quinoa Recipes
We love cooking (and baking!) with quinoa. Here are a few more of our favs:
Mediterranean Quinoa Salad Strawberry Quinoa Salad Jalapeño Quinoa Mac and Cheese Chocolate Quinoa Crisps Peanut Butter & Jelly Quinoa Cups
Vegan Crock Pot Recipes
Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Lentil Stew Slow Cooker Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Crock Pot Baked Potatoes
