Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1-2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup chopped yellow onion
  • 3 cloves garlic (, minced)
  • 1 cup uncooked quinoa
  • 2 cups water or vegetable broth
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 3/4 teaspoon Kosher salt (, plus more to taste)
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper (, plus more to taste)
  • 1 cup frozen sweet corn
  • 1 (15-ounce) can black beans (, drained and rinsed)
  • 1/2 cup cilantro (, chopped)
  • 1 lime (, juiced)

Instruction

  • In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Stir in the onion and sauté until tender, about 4 to 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes more.
  • Add the quinoa and cover with water. Stir in the cumin, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil and cover the pan. Reduce heat to low and simmer 15 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed.
  • Stir in the corn and black beans. Cover the pan and remove from heat. Let sit 5 minutes, or until the corn and beans are heated through.
  • Stir in the cilantro and lime juice. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Add extra lime juice, if desired. Serve warm or cold.