quinoa-and-black-beans

Lunch Food

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.

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

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

  • ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

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.