Skinny Quinoa with Black Beans

If you love Mexican food, this recipe with its delicious spices and healthy ingredients is perfect for you and your family.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 sweet onion or sweet onion, medium, diced
• 2 garlic cloves minced
• 3/4 cup quinoa uncooked – rinsed (red or white will work)
• 15 ounces black beans can – low sodium preferred, 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
• 4 1/2 ounces diced green chilis can
• 10 ounces diced tomatoes can
• 1/2 cup cilantro freshly chopped
• 1 3/4 cup vegetable broth low sodium

Instructions

• 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.

SmartPoints: 6