Quinoa with Black Beans and Cilantro

Quinoa with Black Beans and Cilantro ~Amanda Skrip

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 yellow onion, diced

1 red bell pepper, diced

1 cup quinoa, rinsed, drained

2 teaspoons chili powder

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 1/2 cups water

1 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed, drained

1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, divided

Juice of ½ lime

Procedure:

Heat oil in heavy medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onions and red pepper; sauté until beginning to soften, about 5 minutes.

Add chili powder and cumin, stir to toast.  Then stir in quinoa. Add water and salt; bring to boil. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until quinoa is almost tender, about 14 minutes.

 Add beans and 1/4 cup cilantro; cook uncovered until heated through and liquid is fully absorbed, about 3 minutes. Transfer to bowl; sprinkle with remaining cilantro and a squeeze of fresh lime juice.