Quinoa With Peppers And Beans

Quinoa With Peppers And Beans

 

Yields: 1 serving

Total Time: 1 hour 2 mins 

 

Ingredients

 

1 c. quinoa

2 1/2 c. vegetable broth

2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 tbsp. finely chopped peeled fresh ginger

3/4 tsp. 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 c. chopped fresh cilantro

 

Directions

1. Place the quinoa in a fine-mesh strainer and rinse under cold running water until the water runs clear.
2. 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.
3. Fluff the quinoa with a fork and stir in the cilantro. Place in a serving bowl and top with the pepper mixture.