Ingredients for Quinoa And Black Beans
- Vegetable Oil
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- Garlic Cloves
- 1 cup quinoa
- Chicken Broth
- Ground Cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt And Pepper
- Frozen Corn Kernels
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans (rinsed and drained)
- Fresh Cilantro
- Juice of 1 lime
- Tomatoes
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How to Make Quinoa And Black Beans
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Add 1/2 cup chopped onion and 2 cloves minced garlic. Sauté for 3-5 minutes, until lightly browned.
- Stir in 1 cup quinoa and 2 cups vegetable broth.
- Season with 1 teaspoon cumin, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional), 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
- Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the quinoa is cooked and the liquid is absorbed.
- Stir in 1 cup frozen corn and continue to simmer for 5 minutes until heated through.
- Gently fold in 1 (15-ounce) can black beans (rinsed and drained), 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, and the juice of 1 lime.
- Top with 1/2 cup chopped fresh tomatoes before serving.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
4 g
Sugar
4g
Fat
1g
Carbs
8g