Easy Weeknight Red Beans and Quinoa

Red beans and quinoa lifted in a spoon over a filled bowl.

5 from 7 votes

Easy Weeknight Red Beans and Quinoa

Easy weeknight red beans and quinoa is a reliably delicious 30-minute one-pot, vegan recipe with simple ingredients, quick prep and satisfaction guaranteed.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Diet: Vegan

Servings:

Calories: 350kcal

Author: Denise Perrault

Ingredients

1 medium onion diced, 1 - 1 ½ cups
1 medium green bell pepper diced, about 1 cup
2 stalks celery diced
3 cloves garlic minced or pressed
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon dried thyme
2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
½ -1 teaspoon Tabasco or your favorite hot sauce
4 cups vegetable broth or water plus vegan stock cubes
3 cups red kidney beans or red beans, 2-15 ounce/400 gram cans, rinsed and drained
2 cups quinoa rinsed
salt and pepper to taste
½ cup green onions sliced, optional
¼ cup parsley chopped, optional

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Instructions

Heat a Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed large saucepan to medium heat. Add the onion, green bell pepper, and celery. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently until the onions are slightly browned.
Add the garlic, smoked paprika, and thyme. Mix well.
Stir in the apple cider vinegar, tabasco, veggie broth, kidney beans, and quinoa. Use a wooden spoon to clear the bottom of the pan.
Bring the ingredients to a low boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cook covered or uncovered for 15 minutes until the liquid is absorbed. Then add the lid (if cooking uncovered) and let the quinoa sit for 2-3 minutes.
Fluff the quinoa, taste, and add salt, black pepper, or more Tabasco if desired.
Garnish with sliced green onions and/or chopped parsley if using.

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Notes

Rinse quinoa to reduce the bitter flavor and dust from the package.
This recipe uses white quinoa; however, you can use red or black quinoa or a combination (tricolor quinoa).
Store leftover quinoa and red beans in an airtight container for 5 days in the refrigerator or freeze it for 3 months.
One of the best ways to reheat cooked quinoa is in a basket steamer over boiling water. If you reheat in a pan, you'll need to add water or broth to keep it from sticking. The microwave is another good way to reheat individual servings.

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