Quinoa and Black Beans recipe - YUMMY !!!!

I had been contemplating making Quinoa for some time, and finally got around to it today - I must say I am SOLD on how easy and simple it is to make, and FAST ! I had already eaten it before and really like it, but had never cooked it.

I found this recipe, and it is absolutely YUMMY !! Good thing about it, is you can either have it exactly as the recipe as a side dish, or add to it and make yourself a main dish. I am SO glad I have plenty of left over for lunch this coming week....

Since I had a late lunch/early dinner combo today - I had it as a side dish, and added a mix of sauteed Chicken (from a can since was the only thing I had handy), Zucchini, white fresh mushrooms and a little bit of drained diced tomatoes (Basil, Garlic and Oregano flavor). I also only just used 1 can of beans since wanted more of the Quinoa, but I guess that is a personal taste..... I subbed Olive Oil for the Vegetable Oil and Chicken Broth (since it was the only low sodium broth I found) instead of the Veggie Broth, as well..... I must confess just a portion, and I am completely FULL !

Here's the recipe - and the nutritional value I copied from the recipe, I didnt actually enter the ingredients to check myself....

ENJOY ! :drinker:

Quinoa and Black Beans
Ingredients

Total Servings : 10

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.

Amount Per Serving Calories: 76 | Total Fat: 1.5g | Cholesterol: 0mg