Quinoa with Black Beans and Cilantro |
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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Ingredients:
1 tablespoon vegetable oil |
2 cups chopped white onions |
1 cup chopped red bell pepper |
1 cup quinoa,* rinsed, drained |
2 teaspoons chili powder |
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
11/2 cups water |
1 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed, drained |
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, divided |
crumbled cotija cheese or feta cheese (optional) |
Directions:
1. Heat oil in heavy medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onions and red pepper; sauté until beginning to soften, about 5 minutes. Stir in next 4 ingredients. Add water; bring to boil. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until quinoa is almost tender, about 14 minutes. Add beans and 1/4 cup cilantro; cook uncovered until heated through and liquid is fully absorbed, about 3 minutes. Transfer to bowl; sprinkle with 1/4 cup cilantro and cheese, if desired.
2. Analysis is based on using 1 ounce crumbled Cotija cheese per serving. Nutritional analysis per serving: Calories (kcal) 391.35; %Calorie from Fat 30.3; Fat (g) 13.16; Saturated Fat (g) 5.07; Cholesterol (mg) 25.23; Carbohydrates (g) 53.04; Dietary Fiber (g) 10.24; Total Sugars (g) 5.56; Net Carbs (g) 42.79; Protein (g) 16.2 Nutritional analysis provided by Bon Appétit
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