Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 lb. black beans (pre-soaked and rinsed)
  • 1 tbs. olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic (crushed/minced)
  • 3/4 cup carrot (small diced approx.1 extra large carrot)
  • 1 cup quinoa (dry )
  • 9 cups vegetable broth (or chicken broth if vegetarian is not a concern)
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 15 oz. petite diced tomatoes (canned)
  • 8 oz spinach

Instruction

  • Rinse and soak the beans overnight. Drain and rinse again. Set aside.
  • Put oil in large stock pot or dutch oven, over medium heat.
  • Once hot add carrots and garlic, sauté, until the garlic is cooked through.
  • Add the quinoa and bay leaves, stir and cook another minute.
  • Add the tomatoes and vegetable broth. Cover and simmer.
  • After 2 hours, add spinach, and continue to cook until black beans are soft.