Skillet Quinoa with Black Beans, Cilantro and Feta

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon canola oil *

  • 1 cup diced onions

  • 2 cups diced red bell pepper

  • 1 1/2 cups water

  • 3/4 cup uncooked quinoa

  • 1 can (15 oz) reduced sodium black beans, rinsed and drained

  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts

  • 2 tsp chili powder *

  • 1/3 cup crumbled reduced fat feta cheese

  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

  • 1 medium garlic clove, minced

    * Ingredients not provided in Kit

Directions

  • In a large, non-stick skillet, heat canola oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and pepper. Sauté 5 minutes or until onions begin to brown on edges, stirring occasionally. Add water and quinoa. Bring to boil over medium-high heat, reduce heat, cover and cook on medium-low for 12 minutes or until water is absorbed.

  • Remove from heat, stir in beans, walnuts, chili powder, feta, cilantro and garlic. Cover and let stand 2 minutes to heat through and absorb flavors.

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