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Quinoa And Black Beans

Recipe Summary Quinoa And Black Beans

Very flavorful alternative to black beans and rice. Quinoa is a nutty grain from South America.

Ingredients | Healthy Lunch Ideas For Weight Loss On The Go

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

Directions

Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir onion and garlic 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 the mixture to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer until quinoa is tender and broth is absorbed, about 20 minutes.

Stir frozen corn into the saucepan, and continue to simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes; mix in the black beans and cilantro.

Info | Healthy Lunch Ideas For Weight Loss On The Go

prep: 15 mins cook: 35 mins total: 50 mins Servings: 10 Yield: 10 servings

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