Quinoa and Black Beans

 " You can substitute different vegetables, but be sure to use ones that have contrasting colors."

 

Main Dishes-Vegetarian

 

INGREDIENTS:


  • 1 tsp  vegetable oil
    1 onion, chopped
    3 cloves garlic peeled and chopped
    3/4 cp uncooked quinoa
    1 1/2 cps vegetable broth
    1 tsp  ground cumin
    1/4 tsp  cayenne pepper
    salt and pepper to taste
    1 cp frozen corn kernels
    2 (15 oz) cans black beans rinsed and drained
    1/2 cp chopped fresh cilantro







     

  • DIRECTIONS:

     

    Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the onion and garlic, and sauté until lightly browned.


    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.


    Stir frozen corn into the saucepan, and continue to simmer about 5 minutes until heated through.

     

    Mix in the black beans and cilantro.

     

           

    Servings: 10

     

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