Quinoa with Black Beans and Corn

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Nutritional Info

Servings Per Recipe: 3
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 692.9

Total Fat: 8.9 g
Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
Sodium: 679.6 mg
Total Carbs: 126.9 g
Dietary Fiber: 28.0 g
Protein: 31.8 g

View full nutritional breakdown of Quinoa with Black Beans and Corn calories by ingredient

Introduction

A great recipe to introduce yourself to quinoa. A great recipe to introduce yourself to quinoa.

Minutes to Prepare: 5

Minutes to Cook: 30

Number of Servings: 3

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

1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

salt and pepper to taste

1 (15 ounce) can corn kernels

2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained

1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

1 teaspoon lime juice

Directions

1. Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the onion and garlic, and saute until lightly browned.
2. 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,
3. Stir corn and beans into the saucepan, and continue to simmer about 5 minutes until heated through. Mix in the cilantro and lime juice.
Serving Suggestions
Top with sour cream and serve as a main dish or side. Or fill the mixture inside a pita. Makes about three servings as a meal.

Number of Servings: 3

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user HOTOMALE.