Vegan Quinoa and Black Beans

A vegan dish with lime, cilantro, corn, and black beans that can be served hot or cold. This Mexican style quinoa is heart healthy and full of flavor.

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    Ingredients

    • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
    • 1 onion, chopped
    • 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
    • 3/4 cup uncooked quinoa
    • 1 teaspoon cumin
    • 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
    • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
    • 1 Tablespoon lime juice
    • 1 cup frozen corn
    • 2 (15 ounce) cans of black beans, drained and rinsed
    • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
    • 1 ripe avocado, diced (optional)
    • salt and pepper to taste

    Directions

    1. 1Rinse the quinoa in a strainer. Sometimes it can have a bitter taste on the outside so rinsing gets rid of this.
    2. 2Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the onion and garlic, and cook for a couple of minutes or until onion is soft.
    3. 3Add the quinoa and vegetable broth to the pan. Add the cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Bring mixture to a boil and then cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 20 minutes.
    4. 4Stir in lime juice and frozen corn into the pan and simmer for 5 minutes or until corn is heated through.
    5. 5Finally, mix in the black beans and cilantro. Garnish with chopped avocado if desired.
    6. 6Serve hot or cold. Store in refrigerator.
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    Anonymous User
    Anonymous said:

    This is an excellent recipe! We eat it once a week,because is so healthy.high protein,high fiber! And low calories! Awesome recipe!

    2/4/2013 2:35:39 PM
    aglennreller

    WOW! This is such a yummy and filling meal! My 8 year old and husband both loved it too! I served it warm, but I can see a chilled summer version would be scrumptious on a hot day.

    6/28/2011 9:49:40 PM
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