Quinoa Gallo Pinto (Quinoa & Beans)

Quinoa Gallo Pinto (Quinoa & Beans)

This easy quinoa and beans recipe is so delicious and can be made in about 25 minutes! Quinoa Gallo Pinto is a fun and delicious healthy twist on classic Nicaraguan Gallo Pinto. So yummy!

Course Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine American, Nicaraguan

Diet Gluten Free, Vegetarian

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 20

Total Time 25

Servings Servings

Calories 355kcal

Author Christine McMichael

Ingredients

1/4 cup avocado oil
1/2 medium yellow onion, diced
1 medium bell pepper, diced
2 1/4 cups canned black beans undrained
2 cups cooked quinoa
salt/pepper to taste
1 teaspoons crushed red pepper optional
1/4 cup queso fresco

Instructions

Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
Cook the onion and diced bell pepper until they begin to soften, about 3-4 minutes.
Add in the undrained beans, then lower the heat to medium and let simmer for about 10 minutes.
Mix in the quinoa, salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper (optional). Cook for about 3-4 minutes, or until all of the liquid has been absorbed.
Remove from heat and top with queso fresco. Enjoy!

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