Quinoa and Black Beans

Ingredients

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

Instructions

1. 1

   Gather all ingredients.

2. 2

   Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until lightly browned, about 10 minutes.

3. 3

   Mix quinoa into onion mixture and cover with vegetable broth; season with cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper.

4. 4

   Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer until quinoa is tender and broth is absorbed, about 20 minutes.

5. 5

   Stir in frozen corn and continue to simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes. Mix in black beans and cilantro.