Ingredients
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- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup diced vegetables (bell peppers, zucchini, carrots)
- 1 can black beans, rinsed
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water.
- In a pot, combine quinoa and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Add diced vegetables and black beans to the pot.
- Stir in cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Fluff quinoa with a fork and garnish with cilantro.
Notes
- This dish can be served warm or chilled.
- Feel free to customize with your favorite vegetables.
- Quinoa is gluten-free and high in protein.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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