Description
A healthier take on classic American dishes, featuring quinoa, black beans, and fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water to remove bitterness.
- In a pot, combine quinoa and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until quinoa is fluffy.
- In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and garlic, and sauté until soft, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the chopped bell pepper and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in black beans, corn, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook for a few more minutes until everything is heated through.
- Fluff the quinoa with a fork and combine it with the vegetable mixture. Mix well.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh cilantro if using.
Notes
This dish can be served as a main course or a side dish, and can be easily customized with your favorite vegetables or proteins.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 0mg