Tropical Quinoa and Black Beans

By devogirl

The dramatically colorful dish is flavored with a variety of seasonings for a taste of the tropics. A splash of fresh lime juice when ready to serve brightens the flavors even more. If you prefer extra heat, add a minced jalapeno or serrano chile in addition to or in place of the cayenne.

Ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa, well rinsed
• 1 ripe mango, chopped
• 1 Tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 small red onioin, minced
• 1/2 red bell pepper, minced
• 2 tsp grated fresh ginger
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp light brown sugar
• 1/2 tsp dried thye
• 1/4 tsp ground cumin
• 1/4 tsp ground allspice
• 1/4 tsp ground coriander
• 1/4 tsp cayenne
• Can add a minced jalapeno or serrano chile
• 1 can of black beans
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1-2 Tbsp minced fresh cilantro
• Lime wedges for serving

Preparation

Step 1

1. Cook quinoa in a saucepan of boiling water until tender, 15-20 mins. Drain and set aside.

2. While quinoa is cooking, heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion, and bell pepper, cook until softened, about 4 mins. Stir in ginger, garlic, sugar, ground spices, and cayenne and cook till fragarant., 1 min. Add the beans and reserved quinoa and season to taste with salt and pepepr.

3. Stir in reserved mango, cilantro, and lime juice. Cook until heated through, 2-3 mins. Serve hot with lime wedges.