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Mole-Style Red Beans and Cilantro-Green Chile Quinoa

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This delicious and easy meal comes together is less than 20 minutes. It’s packed full of fiber and protein. It’s hearty and filling—perfect for a summer cookout or a cozy winter dinner.

Ingredients

  • 1-½ cup Water
  • 1 cup Quinoa
  • 1 can (4 Oz. Size) Green Chiles, Divided
  • 6 Tablespoons Chopped Fresh Cilantro, Divided
  • 2 teaspoons Olive Oil
  • ¾ cups Onion, Chopped
  • ¾ cups Green Pepper, Chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic, Minced
  • 1 Tablespoon Cocoa Powder
  • ¾ teaspoons Cumin
  • ¼ teaspoons Salt, Or To Taste
  • ¼ teaspoons Pepper
  • ¼ teaspoons Cayenne Pepper, Or To Taste
  • 1 can (15 Oz. Size) Low Sodium Kidney Beans
  • ½ cans Water (Use Bean Can To Measure)

Preparation

1. Bring water, quinoa, half of the green chiles, and half of the cilantro to boil. Cover and reduce to heat to low. Simmer for 15 minutes, or until water is absorbed.

2. Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, green pepper, and garlic and saute for about 3-5 minutes until the veggies begin to soften.

3. Add cocoa powder, cumin, salt, pepper, and cayenne and cook for 1 minute more. Add the remaining green chiles, kidney beans, and water.

4. Continue cooking for about 10 minutes until the sauce has reduced and the vegetables are soft.

5. Serve beans hot over quinoa. garnish with remaining cilantro.

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shirlsaw on 8.4.2012

Nope it is missing. I used 1/2 teaspoon and that seemed perfect.

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pattywalkerred on 7.27.2012

Is the amount of cumin missing on the ingredient list or am I just missing it??

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Donna Yum on 6.14.2015

My family loves this recipe, it gets gobbled right up and we rarely have any leftovers! And I love that it’s fast and simple to make, and so good for you. It’s been in our regular dinner rotation for a couple of years now!

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shirlsaw on 8.4.2012

I have been wanting to start eating more Quinoa and decided to start with this recipe and was very pleased. I used 1/2 teaspoon cumin since that was missing from the ingredient list. I also thought this was plenty for 4 servings. Topped mine also with some green onion tops and 1/4 diced avocado per serving. Was VERY filling and tasty. Will be making on a regular basis! Thanks CookingCollegeChick!

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