White Quinoa, Red Beans, and Sausage
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Created: 8/23/2023
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
This hearty and flavorful dish is perfect for a quick, healthy, and filling meal. The nutty flavor of the quinoa pairs perfectly with the savory sausage and earthy red beans, creating a satisfying and nutritious meal that is perfect for any time of the year.
Ingredients:
Yield: 4 servings
1 cup of white quinoa, rinsed thoroughly
1 can of red beans, drained and rinsed
1 pound of smoked sausage, sliced into bite-sized pieces
1 tablespoon of olive oil
1 onion, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1 teaspoon of ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon of smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper
2 cups of chicken broth
Salt and black pepper to taste
Cilantro or parsley leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
Step 1
In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and cook until browned on both sides, about 5-6 minutes. Remove the sausage from the pot and set aside.
In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and cook until browned on both sides, about 5-6 minutes. Remove the sausage from the pot and set aside.
Step 2
In the same pot, add the onion, green pepper, and garlic. Cook until the vegetables are soft and fragrant, about 5-6 minutes.
In the same pot, add the onion, green pepper, and garlic. Cook until the vegetables are soft and fragrant, about 5-6 minutes.
Step 3
Add the quinoa, cumin, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper to the pot. Stir until the quinoa is evenly coated with the spices.
Add the quinoa, cumin, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper to the pot. Stir until the quinoa is evenly coated with the spices.
Step 4
Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the quinoa is cooked and most of the liquid has been absorbed.
Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the quinoa is cooked and most of the liquid has been absorbed.
Step 5
Add the red beans and cooked sausage to the pot. Stir until everything is evenly combined.
Add the red beans and cooked sausage to the pot. Stir until everything is evenly combined.
Step 6
Season the mixture with salt and black pepper to taste. Garnish with cilantro or parsley if desired. Serve hot and enjoy!
Season the mixture with salt and black pepper to taste. Garnish with cilantro or parsley if desired. Serve hot and enjoy!