Very flavorful alternative to black beans and rice. Quinoa is a nutty grain from South America that is completely Gluten free!
Ingredients
1 tsp Vegetable Oil
1 Onion, chipped
3 Cloves Garlic, minced
¾ cup uncooked Quinoa
1 ½ cups Vegetable Broth
1 tsp Cumin
1/4 tsp Cayenne pepper
Salt and Pepper to taste
1 cup Corn off the cob or frozen kernels
2 (15 oz) cans Black Beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup Cilantro, chopped
Directions
- Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the onion and garlic, and saute until lightly browned.
- 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.
- Stir corn into the saucepan, and continue to simmer about 5 minutes until heated through. Mix in the black beans and cilantro.
