Mexican Quinoa (Vegan)
Ingredients
Substitution
Note
Ingredients for 8 servings:
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa
- 2 cups veggie stock (unsalted)
- 1 can (15oz) black beans, no salt added
- 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 2/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
- 1 1/2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- sea salt & pepper to taste
Steps
Step 1
Add some olive oil to a pot, set it on medium heat, then add garlic and red onion. Sauté for about 2 minutes (careful not to let the garlic burn), then add uncooked quinoa. Sear the quinoa for about a minute, then add veggie stock and cumin. Cover and cook for about 20 minutes or until the quinoa is fluffy.
Step 2
Then, add black beans, bell pepper, cilantro and sea salt & pepper. Stir it up then cook for an additional 5 to 10 minutes covered.
Step 3
Portion it out for your meal prep and enjoy!
Approximate macros for 1 of 8 servings
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Hey, I'm Kevin
My name is Kevin. My life changed when I realized that healthy living is a lifelong journey, mainly won by having a well-balanced diet and maintaining an active lifestyle.
By experimenting in the kitchen and sharing my meals on Tumblr, I learned healthy eating is not boring! By making a few adjustments to my favorite foods, I could design a diet that could help me achieve my wellness goals while satisfying my desire for BANGIN food! 😅 Now I try to help people around the world realize that same level of freedom in eating regardless of budget. Welcome, let's #DemocratizeWellness together!
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