Black Beautiful Recipe
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Ingredients
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Base
Vegetables
Spices and Seasonings
Method
Preparation of Base
- 1
Cook Quinoa
Rinse the quinoa under cold water in a fine mesh strainer. In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed quinoa and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the quinoa is fluffy and liquid is absorbed.
- 2
Prepare Black Beans
If using canned black beans, drain and rinse them. If using dried beans, soak them overnight and cook them in boiling water until tender. Set aside.
Vegetable Preparation
- 3
Chop Vegetables
Dice the red bell pepper and red onion. Set aside. If using fresh corn, cut the kernels off the cob.
- 4
Chop Cilantro
Finely chop the cilantro leaves and set aside.
Cooking and Mixing
- 5
Sauté Vegetables
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped red onion and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until translucent. Then add the diced red bell pepper and corn kernels, and cook for an additional 4-5 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
- 6
Combine Ingredients
Add the cooked quinoa and black beans to the skillet. Sprinkle in cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine all ingredients evenly.
- 7