Quinoa and Black Beans. Whether you're trying quinoa for the first time or just trying a new recipe for quinoa, this mixture of quinoa, black beans, corn, and spices will make this dish a new favorite. Mix quinoa into the saucepan and cover with the broth. Season with cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper.
In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Skinny Quinoa with Black Beans is a perfect alternative to your traditional rice and beans recipes. The combination of quinoa, black beans, tomatoes, and spices, like cumin, chili powder, and fresh cilantro, make this delicious dish a family favorite. You can cook Quinoa and Black Beans using 10 ingredients and 6 steps. Here is how you achieve that.
Ingredients of Quinoa and Black Beans
- It's 2 cup of Tri-color quinoa.
- Prepare 2 medium of Jalapeños.
- You need 1 large of Onion.
- It's 1/2 clove of Garlic.
- It's 2 cup of Chicken stock (low sodium).
- Prepare 1 can of Diced tomatoes (30 oz).
- It's 1 can of Corn (15 oz).
- It's 2 can of Black beans (15 oz).
- You need 1 large of Bell pepper (optional).
- You need 1 oz of Cilantro (chopped).
To cook the quinoa, rinse it well in a fine mesh colander and let all of the water drain. Spicy quinoa and black beans is the ultimate healthy yet satisfying (and scrumptious!) dish. And it's a really easy, one-pot meal! Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
Quinoa and Black Beans step by step
- Heat a pan on medium-high heat. Drizzle olive oil and sauté diced onion and garlic..
- Thinly slice jalapeños and add to pan, with seeds if heat is desired. Add diced bell pepper (optional)..
- Add quinoa and brown with vegetables for 3-5 minutes..
- Slowly add in chicken broth. Then add all other ingredients and cover..
- Decrease heat to low to allow ingredients to simmer about 15 minutes. Check to ensure quinoa is cooked..
- Make sure to season while cooking. Add chopped cilantro a few minutes prior to completion if desired..
Mix quinoa into the saucepan and cover with vegetable broth. Season with cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil. Spoon mixture into peppers; sprinkle with remaining cheese. These Quinoa Black Bean Burrito Bowls are the perfect "flexitarian" lunch or dinner.