Quinoa and Black Beans
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Quinoa and Black Beans
| Tue, 02-19-2008 - 7:45am |

- Prep Time: 15 Minutes
- Cook Time: 35 Minutes
- Ready In: 50 Minutes
- Yields: 10 servings
INGREDIENTS
- 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
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
DIRECTIONS
- Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the onion and garlic, and saute until lightly browned.
- 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,
- Mix in the black beans and cilantro.



I bet this is good! I like mixing quinoa with carmelized onions and chili (I like Amy's black bean chili). Such a quick yummy meal and full of protein and fiber.
Katy,
I was actually thinking of you when I posted the recipe.
Awww shucks. You're so sweet!