QUINOA AND BLACK BEANS

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

Provided by 3LIONCUBS

Categories     Side Dish     Grain Side Dish Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 11

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

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 153.3 calories, Carbohydrate 27.8 g, Fat 1.7 g, Fiber 7.8 g, Protein 7.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 516.9 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

Shabeeb Sh
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I'm not a huge fan of black beans, but I actually really enjoyed this dish.


Sk Rajon
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This was a great way to use up some leftover quinoa.


Faheem Rao
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I made this dish for my picky toddler and he ate it up!


Umeh Ndubueze
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved it.


Geoff
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I'm always looking for new and healthy recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. It was easy to make and packed with flavor.


Marija Alw
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This was a great way to use up leftover quinoa and black beans. It was quick and easy to make, and it tasted great.


Rashidi Smiles
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors.


Shekh Khaja peer
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This dish was a bit too salty for my taste. I think next time I'll use less salt.


Cockbite Smelly
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I'm not a huge fan of black beans, but I actually really enjoyed this dish. The quinoa and roasted vegetables balanced out the flavor of the beans.


Anna Howard
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This was a great recipe to use up some leftover quinoa. It was quick and easy to make, and it tasted great. I'll definitely be making this again.


Muhammad Sahin Aysha
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I made this dish for my picky toddler and he ate it up! It was a great way to get some extra veggies into his diet.


Arman Raza
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved it. I think next time I'll use less chili powder.


Shade Murder
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I'm always looking for new and healthy recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. It was easy to make and packed with flavor. I'll definitely be adding this to my regular rotation.


Fudbal i tako to
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This was a great way to use up leftover quinoa and black beans. It was quick and easy to make, and it tasted great. I'll definitely be making this again.


Milton Kaiser
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. I especially liked that it was a vegetarian dish that everyone could enjoy.


Bidhya Chaudhary
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra spices and salsa to give it more flavor. Overall, it was a good healthy meal.


9atfon
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I'm not a huge fan of quinoa, but this dish was surprisingly delicious! The black beans and roasted vegetables added a lot of flavor and texture. I'll definitely be making this again.


Ma yia
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This quinoa and black bean dish was a hit with my family! It was easy to make and packed with flavor. I especially loved the addition of the roasted red peppers and corn. Yum!


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