Quinoa and Black Beans

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups vegetable brothNutrition
• 1 tsp cuminNutrition
• 1 tsp curry powderNutrition
• 1 dash black pepperNutrition
• 1 tsp red pepper flakesNutrition
• 1 tsp olive oilNutrition
• 3 cloves garlicNutrition
• 1 medium onion, choppedNutrition
• 3/4 cup chopped sweet red pepperNutrition
• 1 can diced tomatoesNutrition
• 1 jalapeno, seeded and mincedNutrition
• 3/4 cup dry quinoaNutrition
• 15 oz black beansNutrition

Directions

1. 1Rinse quinoa very well to remove bitter coating. Drain and rinse can of black beans. Chop onion, garlic and peppers.
2. 2Heat oil in medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in onion, garlic and peppers. Sauté until lightly browned.
3. 3Mix quinoa into the saucepan and cover with vegetable broth.
4. 4Season with cumin, curry powder and red pepper flakes, and black pepper. Bring to boil. Cover, reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
5. 5Stir diced tomatoes and black beans into saucepan and continue to simmer about 5 minutes until heated through.
6. 6Optional: Add 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro at end.
7. 7Variations: Use 2 cans black beans; use 1 cup frozen corn kernels instead of sweet red peppers; vary seasonings to your taste.

Nutrition per serving

Related recipes

• Quinoa Salad

  188 kcal per serving

• Quinoa Pudding

  160 kcal per serving

• Quinoa Mediterranean Salad

  257 kcal per serving

• Quinoa Rainbow Salad

  207 kcal per serving

• Quinoa Tabouli Salad

  246 kcal per serving

• Lime Mint Quinoa Salad

  128 kcal per serving