Quinoa Black Bean Casserole by Sia Bevis

Options
siabevis
siabevis Posts: 811
in Recipes
Quinoa Black Bean Casserole by Sia Bevis

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

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 frozen corn into the saucepan, and continue to simmer about 5 minutes until heated through. Mix in the black beans and cilantro.

Replies

  • TXLainey
    TXLainey Posts: 2
    Options
    Thanks for posting this! I've had a box of quinoa sitting in my pantry and I know it's packed with nutrition, but I didn't really know what to do with it. I love that your recipe calls for things that I normally stock in my pantry/fridge. Can't wait to try it tonight!
  • kje2011
    kje2011 Posts: 502 Member
    Options
    always like to find new recipes for quinoa and black beans!
  • Goal_Seeker_1988
    Goal_Seeker_1988 Posts: 1,619 Member
    Options
    Thanx so much for sharing. I've been wantin to try quinoa and love black beans. Great recipe! Thanx again!!

Categories