Mole-Style Red Beans and Cilantro-Green Chile Quinoa Recipe

Name: Mole-Style Red Beans and Cilantro-Green Chile Quinoa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1- 1/2 cup Water; 1 cup Quinoa; 1 can (4 Oz. Size) Green Chiles, Divided; 6 Tablespoons Chopped Fresh Cilantro, Divided; 2 teaspoons Olive Oil; 3/4 cups Onion, Chopped; 3/4 cups Green Pepper, Chopped; 3 cloves Garlic, Minced; 1 Tablespoon Cocoa Powder; 3/4 teaspoons Cumin; 1/4 teaspoons Salt, Or To Taste; 1/4 teaspoons Pepper; 1/4 teaspoons Cayenne Pepper, Or To Taste; 1 can (15 Oz. Size) Low Sodium Kidney Beans; 1/2 cans Water (Use Bean Can To Measure)

Servings: persons

1- 1/2 cup Water
1 cup Quinoa
1 can (4 Oz. Size) Green Chiles, Divided
6 Tablespoons Chopped Fresh Cilantro, Divided
2 teaspoons Olive Oil
3/4 cups Onion, Chopped
3/4 cups Green Pepper, Chopped
3 cloves Garlic, Minced
1 Tablespoon Cocoa Powder
3/4 teaspoons Cumin
1/4 teaspoons Salt, Or To Taste
1/4 teaspoons Pepper
1/4 teaspoons Cayenne Pepper, Or To Taste
1 can (15 Oz. Size) Low Sodium Kidney Beans
1/2 cans Water (Use Bean Can To Measure)

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Bring water, quinoa, half of the green chiles, and half of the cilantro to boil.
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Cover and reduce to heat to low.
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Simmer for 15 minutes, or until water is absorbed.
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Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
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Add onion, green pepper, and garlic and saute for about 3-5 minutes until the veggies begin to soften.
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Add cocoa powder, cumin, salt, pepper, and cayenne and cook for 1 minute more.
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Add the remaining green chiles, kidney beans, and water.
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Continue cooking for about 10 minutes until the sauce has reduced and the vegetables are soft.
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Serve beans hot over quinoa.
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garnish with remaining cilantro.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1- 1/2 cup Water, 1 cup Quinoa, 1 can (4 Oz. Size) Green Chiles, Divided, 6 Tablespoons Chopped Fresh Cilantro, Divided, and more.

Yes, Mole-Style Red Beans and Cilantro-Green Chile Quinoa falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Mole-Style Red Beans and Cilantro-Green Chile Quinoa

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