It’s that time of the day: #veganhour ! Check out this Spicy Mexican Quinoa and Black Bean Recipe that is to die for. It’s time to spice up your day using Ontario Grown Quinta Quinoa!
Ingredients:
1 onion, finely diced
1 red bell pepper, finely diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
¾ cup Quinta Quinoa
2 teaspoon cumin
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Salt and pepper, to taste
1.5 cups vegetable or chicken broth
1 cup frozen corn
3 cups (2 cans) cooked black beans, drained and rinsed
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
Optional toppings: sour cream, shredded cheese, avocado, hot sauce, limes, etc.
Directions:
In a large pot, saute the onion and bell pepper in olive oil over medium-high heat until browned (approximately 5 minutes).
Add garlic; saute for one minute.
Add Quinta Quinoa, cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper; stir to coat.
Add vegetable or chicken broth, stir, bring to a boil, and cover.
Turn heat to low and simmer for approximately 20 minutes, or until quinoa is cooked.
Add frozen corn, black beans, and cilantro; continue cooking on low heat until beans and corn are heated through (approximately 5 minutes).
Serve on it’s own, or top with optional fixings in a bowl or in a wrap as a burrito!
Recipe adapted from Bowl of Delicious.
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