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This vegan quinoa recipe is a very flavorful alternative to black beans and rice. Quinoa is a nutty grain from South America.
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped
- ¾ cup quinoa
- 1 ½ cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- salt and ground black pepper to taste
- 1 cup frozen corn kernels
- 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
- ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
Directions
Step 1
Gather all ingredients.
Step 2
Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
Step 3
Mix quinoa into onion mixture and cover with vegetable broth; season with cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper.
Step 4
Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer until quinoa is tender and broth is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
Step 5
Stir in frozen corn and continue to simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes. Mix in black beans and cilantro.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 10 | |
| Calories 153 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat2g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat0g | 1% |
| Sodium517mg | 22% |
| Total Carbohydrate28g | 10% |
| Dietary Fiber8g | 28% |
| Total Sugars2g | |
| Protein8g | |
| Vitamin C5mg | 26% |
| Calcium41mg | 3% |
| Iron2mg | 11% |
| Potassium333mg | 7% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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