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Quinoa and Black Beans

Quinoa and Black Beans

Leigh Torres
This vegan quinoa recipe is a very flavorful alternative to black beans and rice. Quinoa is a nutty grain from South America.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Healthy, Side Dish
Servings 10
Calories 153 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic chopped
  • ¾ cup quinoa
  • 1 ½ cups vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup frozen corn kernels
  • 15 ounce cans black beans rinsed and drained
  • ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions
 

  • Gather all ingredients.
  • Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
  • Mix quinoa into onion mixture and cover with vegetable broth; season with cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper.
  • Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer until quinoa is tender and broth is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
  • Stir in frozen corn and continue to simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes. Mix in black beans and cilantro.