Warm Quinoa Salad with Corn and Black Bean
 
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This is comfort food - but with the healthy twist using the healthy and high in protein quinoa!
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Recipe type: Side or Main Dish
Serves: 6
Ingredients
  • 2 Cups of Vegetable broth (you can also use chicken or beef)
  • ¾ cup of Quinoa
  • 1 16oz. package of frozen or canned corn
  • 1 can or package of frozen black beans (see our idea on packing and freezing your own beans for much less here)
  • 1 TBSP of minced garlic, or about 6 minced cloves
  • 1 Medium onion, chopped
  • A handful of fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
  • 3-4 TBSP of Taco Seasoning (we use our homemade version here)
  • A few dashes of olive or coconut oil
  • A few dashes of Cayenne Pepper (optional)
Instructions
  1. In a stock/soup pot, sauté' the garlic and onions in the oil.
  2. Once they are browned, add the broth, quinoa, Taco Seasoning and Cayenne Pepper
  3. Bring to a boil and then turn to low and cover and simmer for about 20 minutes or until the quinoa is soft. You do need to stir frequently.
  4. Then add the corn, beans and cilantro and cook for another 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently.
Recipe by The Thrifty Couple at https://thethriftycouple.com/warm-quinoa-salad-with-corn-and-black-beans-healthy-comfort-food-and-gluten-free-too/