Quinoa and Black Beans

Name: Quinoa and Black Beans
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 10 Servings
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

Cost $10, save $15

Source: Recommended by CookPal

35 Min
10 Servings
$10

Quinoa and Black Beans

Cost $10, save $15

Source: Recommended by CookPal

35 Min
10 Servings
$10

INGREDIENTS

Main 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

STEPS

Gather all ingredients.

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.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

153

Calories

8
Protein
28
Carbs
2
Fats

💡 Rinse the quinoa well before cooking to remove any bitterness.You can add diced bell peppers for extra flavor and crunch.Make it spicier by adding fresh jalapeños or more cayenne pepper.