RECIPES
Chipotle Black Bean and Quinoa Stew
by Livestrong_Recipes | Feb 18, 2019
Photo Credit: ehaurylik/ Adobe Stock
- PREP
- 10 m
- COOK
- 10 h
- TOTAL
- 10h 10m
Beans and quinoa offer a unique twist on the traditional rice and beans dish. This combination is a nutritional powerhouse offering myriad benefits, from protein and fiber to vitamins and minerals like folate and potassium.
INGREDIENTS
SERVES 6
- 1 lb Black Beans (dried)
- 1 cup Quinoa, Dry
- 1 Large Sweet Potato
- 1 medium Onion, Sweet
- 8 cups water
- 1 tsp Fresh Garlic
- 1/2 tsp Ground Coriander Seed
- 1/2 tsp Ground Black Pepper
- 1/4 tsp Cardamom
- 1/2 fruit lime
- 2 sprigs cilantro
DIRECTIONS
1
Rinse and dry beans and quinoa.
2
In a slow cooker, combine black beans, quinoa, sweet potato, onion, water with garlic, coriander, ground black pepper and ground cardamom. Stir to combine and cover.
3
Cook for 4 to 6 hours on high or 8 to 10 hours on low.
4
Season with salt when the stew is finished.
5
Serve with fresh lime wedges and chopped fresh cilantro.
