Quinoa And Black Beans Recipe

Name: Quinoa And Black Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon vegetable oil; 1 onion chopped; 3 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped; 3/4 cup uncooked quinoa; 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 tsp chili powder (optional); salt and pepper to taste; 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned); 1(15 ounce) can black beans rinsed and drained; 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 onion chopped
3 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
3/4 cup uncooked quinoa
1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tsp chili powder (optional)
salt and pepper to taste
1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
1(15 ounce) can black beans rinsed and drained
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

1
Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the onion and garlic, and saute until lightly browned.
2
Mix quinoa into the saucepan and stir for one minute. Add vegetable broth. Season with cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes or until all liquid is absorbed.
3
Stir corn in to the saucepan, and continue to simmer until heated through. Mix in the black beans and cilantro.
4
May be served warm or cold. Keeps well in the refrigerator for several days. Can add crumbled Feta cheese, and/or chopped red bell pepper when serving.

126

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 teaspoon vegetable oil, 1 onion chopped, 3 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped, 3/4 cup uncooked quinoa, and more.

Yes, Quinoa And Black Beans falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Quinoa And Black Beans

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