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Quinoa and Black Beans


"Very flavorful alternative to black beans and rice. Quinoa is a nutty grain from South America."
Submitted by: 3LIONCUBS
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 35 Minutes
Total Time: 50 Minutes
Rating: 5 stars
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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
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
salt and pepper to taste
1 cup frozen corn kernels
2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
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 frozen corn into the saucepan, and continue to simmer about 5 minutes until heated through. Mix in the black beans and cilantro.

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NUTRITION INFORMATION
Servings Per Recipe: 10
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 152
Total Fat: 1.7g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 513mg
Total Carbs: 27.6g
Dietary Fiber: 7.7g
Protein: 7.7g
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