Warm Quinoa Salad with Corn and Black Bean
Author: Cassie from The Thrifty Couple
Recipe type: Side or Main Dish
Serves: 6
- 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)
- In a stock/soup pot, sauté' the garlic and onions in the oil.
- Once they are browned, add the broth, quinoa, Taco Seasoning and Cayenne Pepper
- 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.
- 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/
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