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Vegan Red Beans and Quinoa

Hearty and healthy, Southern-style comfort food high in protein, gluten-free and vegan! Ready to serve in just 20 minutes!
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Author: Holly Gray

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons yellow onion chopped
  • 1/3 cup green pepper chopped
  • 1 stalk celery chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
  • 15- ounce can kidney beans rinsed and drained
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup quinoa rinsed
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes or to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Creole seasoning or to taste
  • sea salt too taste
  • ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add the onion, green pepper, and celery.  Cook, stirring occasionally, for 3-5 minutes or until vegetables have softened a bit.
  • Add the garlic and continue cooking another 1-2 minutes.
  • Add the thyme, kidney beans, and vegetable broth.  Increase heat and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to Low, cover, and allow to simmer 10 minutes.
  • Stir in the quinoa and season to taste.
  • Serve warm.
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