Quinoa With Peppers and Beans Recipe

Name: Quinoa With Peppers and Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup uncooked quinoa; 2 cups reduced-sodium vegetable broth; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon finely chopped gingerroot; ¾ teaspoon whole cumin seed; 2 medium red bell peppers, diced; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained; ½ cup reduced-sodium vegetable broth; ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Servings: persons

1 cup uncooked quinoa
2 cups reduced-sodium vegetable broth
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 tablespoon finely chopped gingerroot
¾ teaspoon whole cumin seed
2 medium red bell peppers, diced
1 large onion, chopped
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
½ cup reduced-sodium vegetable broth
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

1
Place quinoa in a fine-mesh strainer and rinse under cold running water until water runs clear.
2
In medium saucepan, heat the 2 cups broth to boiling.
3
Stir in quinoa; return to a boil.
4
Reduce heat; cover and simmer 20 minutes or until quinoa is tender.
5
Meanwhile, in large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat.
6
Add garlic, gingerroot and cumin seeds.
7
Cook and stir 2 minutes or until fragrant.
8
Add bell peppers and onion; cook and stir 8 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
9
Stir in beans and remaining 1/2 cup broth; cook 2 minutes longer.
10
Fluff quinoa with fork and stir in cilantro.
11
Place in serving bowl and top with pepper mixture.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup uncooked quinoa, 2 cups reduced-sodium vegetable broth, 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Quinoa With Peppers and 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 With Peppers and Beans

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