Quinoa and Black Beans

Ингредиенты

• 1 1/2 чашки vegetable broth
• 1 ч.л. cumin
• 1 ч.л. curry powder
• 1 небольшая щепотка black pepper
• 1 ч.л. red pepper flakes
• 1 ч.л. olive oil
• 3 долька garlic
• 1 средний onion, chopped
• 3/4 чашка, нарезанных sweet red pepper
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 1 jalapeno, seeded and minced
• 3/4 чашка dry quinoa
• 15 унция black beans

Способ Приготовления

1. Rinse quinoa very well to remove bitter coating. Drain and rinse can of black beans. Chop onion, garlic and peppers.
2. Heat oil in medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in onion, garlic and peppers. Sauté until lightly browned.
3. Mix quinoa into the saucepan and cover with vegetable broth.
4. Season with cumin, curry powder and red pepper flakes, and black pepper. Bring to boil. Cover, reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
5. Stir diced tomatoes and black beans into saucepan and continue to simmer about 5 minutes until heated through.
6. Optional: Add 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro at end.
7. Variations: Use 2 cans black beans; use 1 cup frozen corn kernels instead of sweet red peppers; vary seasonings to your taste.