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Quinoa and Black Beans

4.5 stars
By: 3LIONCUBS
"Very flavorful alternative to black beans and rice. Quinoa is a nutty grain from South America."
Recipe Provided by allrecipes.com
  • Prep Time 15 Minutes
  • Cook Time 35 Minutes
  • Ready In 50 Minutes
  • Serves 10

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
  • 0.8 cup uncooked quinoa
  • 1.5 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 0.2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup frozen corn kernels
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 0.5 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

  • 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 cover with vegetable broth. Season with cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes,
  • 3. Stir frozen corn into the saucepan, and continue to simmer about 5 minutes until heated through. Mix in the black beans and cilantro.

Nutritional Information

Amount Per Serving: Calories 142 | Total Fat 1.7g | Saturated Fat 0.2g | Cholesterol 0mg | Sodium 467mg | Carbohydrates 25.6g | Fiber 6.9g | Protein 6.9g