Quinoa & Black Beans Side Dish

Quinoa & Black Beans Side Dish
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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 10
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 77.7
  • Total Fat: 1.0 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 256.6 mg
  • Total Carbs: 13.8 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 3.9 g
  • Protein: 3.8 g

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Introduction

"Very flavorful alternative to black beans and rice. Quinoa is a nutty grain from South America." "Very flavorful alternative to black beans and rice. Quinoa is a nutty grain from South America."
Number of Servings: 10

Ingredients

    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
    1 cup frozen corn kernels
    1 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
    salt and pepper to taste
    1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

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 into the saucepan, and continue to simmer about 5 minutes until heated through. Mix in the black beans and cilantro.


Serving Size: Makes 10 Servings