Quinoa & Black Beans

Serves 4 
Ready in 30 minutes 
Calories 229kcal per serving 

 

Ingredients 

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium sweet or yellow onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3/4 cup quinoa (uncooked) 
• 4 tbsp sweetcorn 
• 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 teaspoon paprika 
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (more or less to taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• sea salt to taste
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 1 3/4 cup vegetable broth. 

Method 

1. In a large pan add the olive oil, turn to medium-low heat and sauté onions for about 3 minutes, add garlic and sauté one additional minute. 
2. Add the remaining ingredients in the order listed above. Cover, bring to a boil, reduce heat to a low and cook 15-20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. 
3. Remove from heat and allow to sit 5 minutes covered before serving.