Quinoa and Black Beans

This vegan quinoa recipe is a very flavorful alternative to black beans and rice. Quinoa is a nutty grain from South America.


Recipes · Side Dish · Grain Side Dish Recipes


Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 35 mins
Servings: 10
Total Time: 50 mins

Ingredients

Ingredients List

  • 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

  • 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained

  • ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro


Directions

  1. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until lightly browned, about 10 minutes.

  2. 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.

  3. Stir in frozen corn and continue to simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes. Mix in black beans and cilantro.


Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Nutrition Facts
153 Calories
2g Fat
28g Carbs
8g Protein


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