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Quinoa Congri | Delish D'Lites

Quinoa Congri | Cuban Style Quinoa and Black Beans

This Cuban classic is remixed by using quinoa instead of rice, for a protein packed vegan dish that pays classic flavor homage to the original.

Course Side Dish
Cuisine Cuban
Keyword congri
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 185 kcal
Author Delish D'Lites

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp sofrito homemade or store-bought
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 packet Goya sazon seasoning (sin achiote) (optional)
  • 1 15 oz can low sodium black beans, undrained
  • 1 cup low sodium vegetable broth
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp white vinegar
  • 1 dried bay leaf
  • 1 cup uncooked quinoa rinsed and drained

Instructions

  1. Heat a caldero or other heavy bottom pot on medium heat. Add the olive oil and sofrito, cook for 1 minute.

  2. Add the cumin, oregano, sazon (if using) into the pot, stir to combine.

  3. Add the beans and their liquid into the pot. Use some of the vegetable broth to rinse out the can, then add that liquid and the rest of the broth into the pot. 

  4. Add the salt, vinegar and bay leaf. Stir to combine and bring the liquid to a boil.

  5. Add the quinoa, then stir and lower the heat to medium low.

  6. Cook the quinoa, uncovered for 15-20 minutes, until all the liquid is evaporated.

  7. Fluff the quinoa with a fork, then serve hot.

Nutrition Facts
Quinoa Congri | Cuban Style Quinoa and Black Beans
Amount Per Serving
Calories 185
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.