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.