Quinoa and Black Beans

[dannibear]

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Prep Time: 15 Minutes

Cook Time: 35 Minutes

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Ready In: 50 Minutes

Servings: 10
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"Whether you're trying quinoa for the first time or just trying a new recipe for quinoa, this mixture of quinoa, black beans, corn, and spices will make this dish a new favorite."
Ingredients:
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[TD="width: 50%"]1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
3/4 cup uncooked quinoa
1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
1 teaspoon ground cumin
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[TD="width: 50%"]1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
salt and pepper to taste
1 cup frozen corn kernels
2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed
and drained
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
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Directions:

1.	Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the onion and garlic, and saute until lightly browned.
2.	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,
3.	Stir frozen corn into the saucepan, and continue to simmer about 5 minutes until heated through. Mix in the black beans and cilantro.

 

[dannibear]

For those who don't know what quinoa is...

...Often referred to as a “wonder food,” quinoa is a versatile and healthy addition to your table. It’s most often treated like a grain (in fact, it’s a seed), but, unlike grains or rice, it’s a complete protein, making it a smart choice for any meal. Cooked by itself, quinoa is just like rice, if rice had a toasty, nutty flavor and was even easier to make. Add in your favorite spices and seasonings for a super simple side. Quinoa is perfect as a cold salad. Whether you’re using up last night’s leftovers or starting a salad from scratch, a quinoa salad is a no-brainer!

 

[dannibear]

I am not an expert at making quinoa, so I found this link on how to make fluffy quinoa. Really helps: Make Fluffy Quinoa Every Time! How-to.

 

[spirit1st]

I grow black beans once ! They look like green sting beans growing ! When you take them out ? they are purple , then turned black ! You pick them , then more grow back ! I thought they were pretty need and easy to grow! I love them ! LOl

 

[mackem lady]

Thank you for the link dannibear very useful