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Quinoa with Black Beans and Corn
A very nutrient-dense and healthy bowl of quinoa and black beans. Great by itself or as a base for adding other protein on top!
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 35 min
- Yield
- 3 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
3
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 large onion (chopped)
- 5 clove garlic (peeled and chopped)
- 3/4 cup uncooked quinoa
- 1+1/2 cup low sodium vegetable broth
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 can corn kernels
- 1 15 ounce can black beans, drained
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- 1
Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat. Add onions until lightly browned, then add the garlic until lightly browned.
- 2
Add quinoa, broth, spices, salt and pepper into the pan.
- 3
Bring to a boil on high, then simmer on low for 20 minutes.
- 4
Add beans and corn to the pan over low heat (if necessary) until heated through. Add cilantro and serve.