Quinoa With Peppers And Beans

By mahto

Ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa
• 2 1/2 cups vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped peeled fresh ginger
• 3/4 teaspoon whole cumin seeds
• 2 medium red bell peppers, cut into thin strips
• 1 large onion, cut into thin wedges
• 1 can (14-19 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Details

Servings 1
Preparation time 20mins
Cooking time 62mins
Adapted from recipes.prevention.com

Preparation

Step 1

Place the quinoa in a fine-mesh strainer and rinse under cold running water until the water runs clear.

Bring 2 cups of the broth to a boil in a medium saucepan over high heat. Add the quinoa and return to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, or until tender. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic, ginger, and cumin seeds and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes, or until fragrant. Add the bell peppers and onion and cook, stirring, for 8 minutes, or until tender. Stir in the beans and the remaining 1/2 cup broth and cook for 2 minutes.

Fluff the quinoa with a fork and stir in the cilantro. Place in a serving bowl and top with the pepper mixture.