Ingredients
1tspvegetable oil
1onion,chopped
3garlic cloves,chopped
¾cupquinoa
1½cupsvegetable broth
1tspcumin,ground
¼tspcayenne pepper
salt and ground black pepper,to taste
1cupfrozen corn kernels
30ozblack beans,rinsed and drained
½cupfresh cilantro,chopped
Preparation
Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir onion and garlic for 10 minutes or until lightly browned.
Mix quinoa into onion mixture and cover with vegetable broth; season with cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for about 20 minutes or until quinoa is tender and broth is absorbed.
Stir frozen corn into the saucepan, and continue to simmer for about 5 minutes or until heated through; mix in the black beans and cilantro.