Sunday, September 23, 2012

Quinoa and Black Beans

1 ts. olive oil 1 onion chopped 3 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth 1 ts. cumin 1/4 ts. cayenne pepper 3/4 cups quinoa salt and pepper to taste 1 cup frozen corn (I've used canned corn) 2 (15 oz.) cans black beans rinsed and drained 1/2 cup chopped cilantro Heat oil in pan, stir in chopped onions and garlic and saute till lightly browned. Mix quinoa into pan and cover with vegetable broth. Season with cumin, cayenne pepper, pepper, salt. Bring mixture to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 20 minutes. Stir in frozen corn and simmer 5 more minutes. Mix in black beans and cilantro.