Quinoa With Black Beans & Corn
Created by VegGirl on September 21, 2015
- Servings: 4
- Prep Time: 10m
- Cook Time: 20-25m
- Recipe #21038
Ingredients
- 1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
- 1/2 cup dry quinoa (soaked for 7-24 hours, soaking water poured off and grains rinsed)
- 7/8 cup water
- 1 teaspoon vegetable bouillon granules
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
- 1 can (14 ounce) baby corn (pieces, drained, or baby corn, sliced in half)
- 1 cup black beans (canned, drained and rinsed)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, minced (optional)
- 2 green onions, sliced
How to Make
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Step 1: Heat oil in medium-sized saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and sauté til lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
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Step 2: Add quinoa, water, bouillon, cumin, and cayenne pepper. Stir and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 15 minutes or until most of the water is absorbed.
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Step 3: Stir in corn pieces ,black beans and cilantro (if using), and mix thoroughly. Check salt, top with green onions, and serve.