There are so many reasons to love quinoa, not the least of which is how versatile it is. It's an excellent source of protein, and it's delicious in our Quinoa and Black Bean Chili recipe!
There are white, red, and black varieties of quinoa, and they're all tasty and good for you. So go ahead, pick one. You really can't go wrong!
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 chopped onion
1 cup diced celery
1 green or red bell pepper, seeded and diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 32-ounce vegetable broth
1 15-ounce can diced tomatoes
1 1/4 cups uncooked quinoa
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon coriander
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 1/2 cups sweet corn, fresh or frozen
Saute the onion, celery, and bell pepper with the olive oil for about 5 minutes, over medium heat, until the vegetables are soft. Add the garlic and cook for an additional minute.
Stir in the vegetable broth, tomatoes, quinoa, salt, chili powder, cumin, coriander, and cayenne pepper. Simmer for about 20 minutes over medium heat until the quinoa has softened.
Stir in the black beans and corn and cook for 3 to 5 minutes more until heated.
Enjoy along with your favorite tortilla chips and salsa, or chips and guacamole.
