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Quinoa Pilaf with Black Beans and Hominy

6 servings
A scrumptious dish with amazing texture!
Course Main Course, Salad, side
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 3/4 cup chicken or vegetable broth/stock
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 15 oz can black beans drained and well-rinsed
  • 1 15 oz can hominy drained and well-rinsed (can substitute frozen corn)
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro
  • .125 tsp salt and pepper

Instructions

  • Place the quinoa in a fine mesh strainer. Rinse thoroughly and vigorously for about 3 minutes. This gets the bitter-tasting outer coating off the seeds. Set aside.
  • Heat the olive oil in a medium pot over medium heat. Add the onion and saute until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add the quinoa and toast for 3-5 minutes. Add the broth, cumin and cayenne pepper and stir. Bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, cover and cook for 15-20 minutes, until all the liquid is absorbed.
  • Fluff the quinoa with a fork. Stir in the drained and rinsed beans and hominy. Cook until heated through. Add the cilantro and season with salt and pepper to taste. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 278kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 876mg | Potassium: 418mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 225IU | Vitamin C: 3.2mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 3.4mg