Speedy Mexican Black Beans And Quinoa Recipes

ONE PAN MEXICAN QUINOA SKILLET WITH BLACK BEANS

Steps:

• Heat a large 10" skillet over medium heat. Add oil. Once the oil is shimmering, add the bell pepper and onion. Sauté until vegetables are soft and onions are translucent, about 10 minutes. Add the chili powder, cumin, and quinoa and sauté for 30 seconds more, stirring constantly.
• Add the corn, black beans, salsa, broth, and salt to the pan. Stir to combine all ingredients. Bring to a boil. Once boiling, cover with a lid, reduce heat, and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring twice during the cooking process.
• Once quinoa is fully cooked, turn off heat, top with shredded cheese, then cover briefly to melt.
• Top individual servings with desired garnishes. Enjoy!

SPEEDY MEXICAN BLACK BEANS AND QUINOA

Steps:

• Bring 4 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Stir in quinoa and 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until water is absorbed and quinoa is tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
• Meanwhile, combine remaining 1 1/2 cups water and 1 teaspoon bouillon with black beans, diced tomatoes, cumin, coriander, garlic powder, and pepper in another medium saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and cover. Simmer until quinoa is ready.
• Remove quinoa from heat and let sit for 5 minutes. Spoon the quinoa into bowls. Top with the seasoned beans and Monterey Jack cheese.

MEXICAN-INSPIRED QUINOA

Steps:

• Melt butter in a pan; add quinoa and cook over medium heat until toasty, 3 to 5 minutes. Add broth and tomatoes. Season with salt, pepper, and cayenne. Cover and cook on low to medium-low until quinoa appears soft and translucent, and the germ ring is visible along the outside edge of the grain, about 20 minutes.
• Add black beans, green onions, and cilantro to the quinoa. Stir and heat through.

BLACK BEAN AND TOMATO QUINOA

Steps:

• Whisk together lime zest and juice, butter, oil, sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4teaspoon pepper in a large bowl.
• Wash quinoa in 3 changes of cold water in a bowl, draining in a sieve each time.
• Cook quinoa in a medium pot of boiling salted water (1 tablespoon salt for 2 quarts water), uncovered, until almost tender, about 10 minutes. Drain in sieve, then set sieve in same pot with 1 inch of simmering water (water should not touch bottom of sieve). Cover quinoa with a folded kitchen towel, then cover sieve with a lid (don't worry if lid doesn't fit tightly) and steam over medium heat until tender, fluffy, and dry, about 10 minutes. Remove pot from heat and remove lid. Let stand, still covered with towel, 5 minutes.
• Add quinoa to dressing and toss until dressing is absorbed, then stir in remaining ingredients and salt and pepper to taste.

QUINOA AND BLACK BEANS

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the onion and garlic, and saute until lightly browned.
• Mix quinoa into the saucepan and cover with the broth. Season with cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes,
• Stir frozen corn into the saucepan, and continue to simmer about 5 minutes until heated through. Mix in the black beans, cilantro and lime juice. Top with chopped tomatoes.

ONE-PAN MEXICAN QUINOA AND BLACK BEANS

Steps:

• In a large rimmed saute pan (this is the one I use) heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add red onion, garlic, bell peppers, jalapeno, salt and pepper and saute for 5 minutes until onions are soft and start to turn translucent.
• Add the quinoa, tomato paste, vegetable broth and diced tomatoes and stir until well combined. Bring to a boil. Place the pan lid securely on top and turn the heat to low. Simmer for 20 minutes without lifting the lid. My pan is non-stick and ceramic and cooks everything evenly without burning the bottom. It took 20 minutes exactly in my pan and I checked on it by viewing through the clear lid.
• Once all the liquid is absorbed, turn the burner off and stir in the black beans, cilantro, lime juice and green onions. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. You may want to add more salt, pepper, lime juice or cilantro. Enjoy immediately hot or warm. Serve with a generous amount of avocado, cilantro and green onions.
• Store leftovers in an airtight container in your refrigerator for up to five days. It can be reheated in the microwave in a microwave safe container if desired (without the avocado)