Quinoa and Black Beans
Description
This quinoa recipe features a combination of garlicky quinoa with black beans, corn, cumin, and cilantro for a flavorsome vegan main or tasty side.
Ingredients
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1 teaspoon vegetable oil
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1 onion, chopped
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3 cloves garlic, chopped
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3/4 cup quinoa
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1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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salt and ground black pepper to taste
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1 cup frozen corn kernels
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2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
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1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Directions
1
Gather all ingredients.
2
Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
3
Mix quinoa into onion mixture and cover with vegetable broth; season with cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper.
4
Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer until quinoa is tender and broth is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
5
Stir in frozen corn and continue to simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes. Mix in black beans and cilantro.