Quinoa With Black Beans And Cilantro

Total Time: 53 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 23 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 cups onions, chopped
• 1 cup red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped, divided
• crumbled cotija cheese (optional, can use feta)

Recipe

• 1 heat oil in heavy medium saucepan over medium-high heat. add onions and red pepper; saute until beginning to soften, about 5 minutes.
• 2 stir in the next 4 ingredients.
• 3 add water; bring to a boil.
• 4 cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until quinoa is almost tender, about 14 minutes.
• 5 add beans and 1/4 cup cilantro; cook uncovered until heated through and liquid is fully absorbed, about 3 minutes.
• 6 transfer to a bowl; sprinkle with 1/4 cup cilantro, and the cheese, if using.