Delicious Quinoa and Black Bean Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 0.75 cup quinoa
• 1.5 cups vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 cup frozen corn kernels
• 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
• 0.5 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

1. Prepare all the necessary ingredients for this recipe.
2. In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic; cook and stir until they become lightly browned, approximately 10 minutes.
3. Incorporate the quinoa into the onion and garlic mixture, then cover with vegetable broth. Season generously with cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper.
4. Bring the mixture to a boil, then cover the saucepan, reduce heat, and simmer until the quinoa is tender and the broth is fully absorbed, about 20 minutes.
5. Stir in frozen corn and continue to simmer until heated through, around 5 minutes. Finally, mix in the black beans and fresh cilantro.

Nutrition

• Calories: 153 kcal
• Fat Content: 2 g
• Fiber Content: 8 g
• Sugar Content: 2 g
• Sodium Content: 517 mg
• Protein Content: 8 g
• Carbohydrate Content: 28 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 0 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g