Saturday, May 26, 2012

Quinoa and Black Beans

1 tsp olive oil
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
3/4 cup uncooked quinoa
1 1/2 cups veg broth
1 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1 cup frozen corn kernels
2 x 15oz cans black beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Saute onion and garlic until slightly browned
Mix in quinoa and veg broth. Add cumin and cayenne pepper. Bring to a boil. Cover. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes
Stir in frozen corn and simmer for another 5 minutes. Mix in black beans and cilantro