This week’s Make It Tonight recipe is one of those why-don’t-I-make-this-every-week meals:
It's PERFECT for days when decision fatigue is real and hunger is louder than motivation.
🌱 Queso'd Quinoa
Creamy, cozy, and endlessly customizable—these bowls are packed with beans, corn, fluffy quinoa, and a near-instant homemade vegan queso that tastes indulgent but is totally weeknight-appropriate.
Why you’ll love this:
✔️ Ready in under 10 minutes (15 if you need to cook your quinoa)
✔️ pantry + freezer friendly
✔️ family approved
✔️ flexible to whatever you have
✔️ comfort food vibes without the heaviness or bloat tomorrow.
What You Need:
(serves 2)
3/4 cup black beans (or refried, kidney, lentils, etc) - about half a can
1/2 cup frozen corn, thawed in hot water
1 cup cooked quinoa, rice, or other grain
Quick Queso + 1/4 cup salsa
optional toppings: shredded lettuce or cabbage, salsa or pico, hot sauce, green onions, crumbled corn chips, sliced olives, guacamole... anything you have on hand that works for you!
How to Make It:
1. Microwave or cook the quinoa/rice if you haven't already.
2. Whisk together Queso ingredients (except the salsa): 1 cup plant milk, 1/3 cup nutritional yeast, 2 tbsp flour, 1 tsp granulated onion powder, 1/2 tsp granulated garlic powder and ground cumin, 1/4 tsp paprika or smoked paprika, dash of chili powder if desired.
3. Cover and bring Queso to a near boil then reduce heat to low and stir/cook until thick. Stir in salsa.
4. Toss together quinoa/rice, beans, and corn.
5. Drizzle with Queso and top with toppings.
That’s it—dinner done fast 👏 👏
W holesome, vibrant, and guaranteed to make your Monday a little easier (and a lot tastier/healthier).
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