Quinoa with BlackBeans & Corn

Cooking Time25 Mins

Serves 4

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon coconut oil
• 2 cups chopped onions
• 1 cup chopped red bell pepper
• 1 cup quinoa
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• ½ teaspoon ground cumin
• ½ teaspoon sea salt
• 1 ½ cups water
• 1 15-ounce can organic black beans, rinsed and drained
• ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro, divided
• ¼ cup chopped spring onion

Directions

1.Heat oil in medium saucepan, over medium-high heat. Add onions and red pepper; sauté until soft, about 5 minutes.

2.Stir in quinoa, chili powder, cumin, and salt.

3.Add water; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until quinoa is almost tender, about 15 minutes.

4.Add beans and ¼ cup cilantro; cook uncovered until heated through and liquid is fully absorbed, about 3 minutes.
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5.Transfer to bowl; sprinkle remaining cilantro and spring onion.