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
Step 1 Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
Step 2 Mix quinoa into onion mixture and cover with vegetable broth; season with cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer until quinoa is tender and broth is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
Step 3 Stir in frozen corn and continue to simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes. Mix in black beans and cilantro.
4.7 Stars
This vegan quinoa recipe is a very flavorful alternative to black beans and rice. Quinoa is a nutty grain from South America.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 35 mins
Total Time: 50 mins
Servings: 10
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
153 Calories
2g Fat
28g Carbs
8g Protein