One Pot BEANS AND QUINOA Recipe | Easy Vegetarian and Vegan Meals | Quinoa Recipes

quinoa

🥗Healthier: farro

💰Cheaper: rice

Farro is a whole grain with a nutty flavor, while rice is often more budget-friendly.

black beans

🥗Healthier: kidney beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Kidney beans are higher in protein, and pinto beans are often less expensive.

Thoroughly wash the quinoa a few times until the water runs clear and soak for 30 minutes. Drain and let it sit in the strainer to get rid of excess water.

Drain the cooked black beans and allow them to sit in the strainer to drain excess water.

In a heated pot, add olive oil, onion, red bell pepper, and salt. Fry on medium to medium-high heat until the onions and peppers start to brown.

Add chopped garlic and fry for about 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant.

Add the spices: oregano, ground cumin, black pepper, paprika, and cayenne pepper. Fry for 1 to 2 minutes on low to medium-low heat.

Add the passata/tomato puree and cook on medium heat until it thickens, about 4 minutes.

Add the soaked quinoa, cooked black beans, frozen corn, salt, and vegetable broth. Mix well and bring to a vigorous boil.

Cover and cook on low heat for about 15 minutes or until the quinoa is cooked but not mushy. Uncover and turn off the heat.

Garnish with chopped green onion, cilantro, lime juice, and a drizzle of olive oil. Mix gently.

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