Quinoa & Black Beans
Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Cook45 min
- Total45 min
- Serves2
- LevelIntermediate
Ingredients
- 1\2 tbsp. vegetable oil, canola
- 1\2 medium onion
- 1 clove garlic
- 1\4 cup quinoa
- 1\2 cup vegetable broth soup, low sodium
- 1\2 tsp. cumin ground
- 1\4 tsp. red pepper, spices
- 1\2 cup sweet corn kernels, frozen
- 1 cup black beans (boiled)
- 10 sprigs fresh cilantro leaves
Method
- Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Dice onion, mince garlic, and add to hot pan. Sauté until lightly browned.
- Add quinoa to the saucepan and cover with vegetable broth. Season with cumin & cayenne pepper. Add salt & pepper to taste.
- Bring the mixture to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Stir frozen corn into the quinoa, and continue to simmer for about 5-10 minutes, or until quinoa is cooked through.
- Stir in the black beans and cilantro.
