Quinoa and Black Beans

Ingredientes

• 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 colher de chá cumin
• 1 colher de chá curry powder
• 1 pitada black pepper
• 1 colher de chá red pepper flakes
• 1 colher de chá olive oil
• 3 dente garlic
• 1 média onion, chopped
• 3/4 xícara, cortados sweet red pepper
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 1 jalapeno, seeded and minced
• 3/4 xícara dry quinoa
• 15 oz black beans

Instruções

1. Rinse quinoa very well to remove bitter coating. Drain and rinse can of black beans. Chop onion, garlic and peppers.
2. Heat oil in medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in onion, garlic and peppers. Sauté until lightly browned.
3. Mix quinoa into the saucepan and cover with vegetable broth.
4. Season with cumin, curry powder and red pepper flakes, and black pepper. Bring to boil. Cover, reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
5. Stir diced tomatoes and black beans into saucepan and continue to simmer about 5 minutes until heated through.
6. Optional: Add 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro at end.
7. Variations: Use 2 cans black beans; use 1 cup frozen corn kernels instead of sweet red peppers; vary seasonings to your taste.