One Pot Spiced Beans, Veggies & Quinoa

 

• 1 organic red onion, chopped
• 1 organic red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 organic yellow bell pepper, chopped
• 1/2 tbsp. olive oil
• 1 tbsp. minced garlic
• 1 cup organic quinoa
• 1 tsp. cumin
• 1 tsp. coriander
• 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
• 1 bay leaf
• salt & freshly ground black pepper
• 2 cups reduced sodium vegetable broth
• 1/2 cup organic frozen corn
• 2 - 15 oz. cans Organic Bean Trio, rinsed & drained (or any beans of your choice)

Heat a pot over medium heat and warm the olive oil.  Add the onion, garlic and bell peppers and cook until starting to soften about 5 minutes.  

Add the quinoa, cumin, coriander, red pepper flakes, cayenne and bay leaf to the pot and lightly season with salt & freshly ground black pepper.  Stir to coat the quinoa and veggies with the seasonings.  

Pour the broth over the top.  Give it a good stir and increase heat to bring it to a boil. 

Cover the pot and reduce heat to a simmer.  Allow to simmer for 20 minutes, or until all liquid is absorbed and the quinoa is puffed, stirring it a few times throughout.  Add the corn and beans to the pot and continue to cook on low, covered, until warmed through, about 5 minutes.  

Remove the bay leaf before serving.  Enjoy!

Yields five servings:  1 1/4 cup, 341 calories, 14.3g protein, 16.2g fiber & 4g fat per serving.

Enjoy topped with a sprinkling of vegan (or regular) cheese.