Quinoa and Black Beans

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
  
  
• 1 medium sweet or yellow onion, diced
  
  
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
  
  
• 3/4 cup quinoa (uncooked), rinsed (red or white will work)
  
  
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
  
  
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
  
  
• 1 teaspoon cumin
  
  
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (more or less to taste)
  
  
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  
  
• Kosher or sea salt to taste
  
  
• 1 (4.5 ounce) can diced green chilis
  
  
• 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes
  
  
• 1/2 cup freshly chopped cilantro
  
  
• 1 3/4 cup vegetable broth, low sodium
  
  

Directions

In a large skillet add olive oil, turn to medium-low heat and saute diced onions until tender, about 4 minutes, add garlic and saute one additional minute. Add the remaining ingredients in the order listed above. Cover, bring to a boil, reduce heat to a low boil and cook 15-20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and allow to sit 5 minutes covered before serving. Fluff quinoa with a large spoon and serve.

---