America’s Top Chef Reveals the Ultimate Quinoa and Black Beans Recipe

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
10

Ingredients

  • 1teaspoonvegetable oil

  • 1onion, chopped

  • 3clovesgarlic, chopped

  • ¾cupquinoa

  • 1 ½cupsvegetable broth

  • 1teaspoonground cumin

  • ¼teaspooncayenne pepper

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • 1cupfrozen corn kernels

  • 2(15 ounce) cansblack beans, rinsed and drained

  • ½cupchopped fresh cilantro

Cooking Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

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

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

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

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

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Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe10
Calories153
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
2g
2%
Saturated Fat
0g
1%
Sodium
517mg
22%
Total Carbohydrate
28g
10%
Dietary Fiber
8g
28%
Total Sugars
2g
Protein
8g
15%
Vitamin C
5mg
6%
Calcium
41mg
3%
Iron
2mg
11%
Potassium
333mg
7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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