Zesty Cilantro Lime Quinoa with Black Beans

Ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 small white onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1 teaspoon lime zest
• 1/3 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional)
• 1 lime, cut into wedges for serving

Method

1. 1

   Rinse the quinoa under cold water in a fine-mesh strainer until the water runs clear.

2. 2

   In a 6-quart saucepan, combine the rinsed quinoa and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

3. 3

   Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender and the liquid is absorbed.

   15:00 · Simmer quinoa
4. 4

   Remove from heat and let the quinoa stand, covered, to steam and finish fluffing.

   5:00 · Rest quinoa
5. 5

   While the quinoa cooks, heat olive oil in a 9-inch skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until softened.

   5:00 · Cook onion
6. 6

   Add the garlic and jalapeño, if using, and cook until fragrant.

   1:00 · Cook garlic
7. 7

   Stir in the black beans, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook until the beans are warmed through.

   3:00 · Warm beans
8. 8

   Fluff the cooked quinoa with a fork and transfer to a large bowl.

9. 9

   Add the black bean mixture, lime juice, lime zest, and cilantro to the quinoa and toss to combine.

10. 10

    Taste and adjust salt and lime juice as needed. Serve warm with lime wedges on the side.