Quinoa with Peppers and Beans

Serves: 4

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Serves: 4
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Ingredients:

  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 2 1/2 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped peeled fresh ginger
  • 3/4 teaspoon 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 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions:

  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.
  3. 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.
  4. Fluff the quinoa with a fork and stir in the cilantro. Place in a serving bowl and top with the pepper mixture.