Servings: 10
Total Time: 50 Minutes
Ingredients
- 1 tsp vegetable oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 clove garlic, peeled and chopped
- 3/4 cup uncooked quinoa
- 1 1/2 cup vegetable broth
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch pepper
- 1 cup frozen corn kernels
- 15 oz black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Quinoa and black beans are a great option for taco night, burrito bowls, or as the base of a meal prep lunch! Full of protein and fiber, you won't be disappointed!
Directions
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Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
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Stir in the onion and garlic, and saute until lightly browned.
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Mix quinoa into the saucepan and cover with vegetable broth.
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Season with cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper.
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Bring the mixture to a boil.
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Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes,
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Stir frozen corn into the saucepan, and continue to simmer about 5 minutes until heated through.
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Mix in the black beans and cilantro.
Nutrition
Calories: 76, Total Fat: 1.5g, Cholesterol: 0mg, Sodium: 190mg, Total Carbs: 13.7g, Dietary Fiber: 1.9g, Protein: 2.6g