speedy mexican black beans and quinoa

speedy mexican black beans and quinoa
  • 5 1/2 cups water, divided
  • 2 cups quinoa
  • 3 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules, divided
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chiles (such as RO*TEL® Chunky)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon cracked black pepper
  • 1/2 (8 ounce) package shredded Monterey Jack cheese


  1. Bring 4 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Stir in quinoa and 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until water is absorbed and quinoa is tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, combine remaining 1 1/2 cups water and 1 teaspoon bouillon with black beans, diced tomatoes, cumin, coriander, garlic powder, and pepper in another medium saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and cover. Simmer until quinoa is ready.
  3. Remove quinoa from heat and let sit for 5 minutes. Spoon the quinoa into bowls. Top with the seasoned beans and Monterey Jack cheese.

09/22/2019
speedy mexican black beans and quinoa, recipe PT15M PT1H 5 455 calories

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