Quinoa and Black Beans

Name: Quinoa and Black Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon vegetable oil; 1 onion, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, chopped; 0.75 cup quinoa; 1.5 cups vegetable broth; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper; salt and ground black pepper to taste; 1 cup frozen corn kernels; 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained; 0.5 cup chopped fresh cilantro

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This vegan quinoa recipe is a very flavorful alternative to black beans and rice. Quinoa is a nutty grain from South America.

Recipe by Hilary Bluestein-Lyons

Updated on September 5, 2022

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

35 mins

Total Time:

50 mins

Servings:

10

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Ingredients

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 large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir 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 to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer until quinoa is tender and broth is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
Stir in frozen corn and continue to simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes. Mix in black beans and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

153	Calories
2g	Fat
28g	Carbs
8g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 153
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2g	2%
Saturated Fat 0g	1%
Sodium 517mg	22%
Total Carbohydrate 28g	10%
Dietary Fiber 8g	28%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 8g
Vitamin C 5mg	26%
Calcium 41mg	3%
Iron 2mg	11%
Potassium 333mg	7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.