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South American Quinoa and Black Beans

South American Quinoa & Black Beans

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Submitted by lynn in ma

This flavorful dish can be served as a main entree or side dish, hot, at room temperature or even cold.

YIELD

6 servings

PREP

10 min

COOK

33 min

READY

43 min

Ingredients

1 15
TABLESPOON ML VEGETABLE OIL
1 1
SMALL SMALL GREEN BELL PEPPERS
chopped
½ 0.5
MEDIUM MEDIUM YELLOW ONION
or red, chopped *
2 2
CLOVES CLOVES GARLIC
minced
½ 118
CUP ML QUINOA
rinsed and drained
1 237
CUP ML STOCK
vegetable or low sodium chicken
1 5
TEASPOON ML CUMIN
ground
0.6
TEASPOON ML CAYENNE PEPPER
or as much as desired
¼ 1.3
TEASPOON ML SALT
0.6
TEASPOON ML BLACK PEPPER
½ 118
15 433.5
OUNCES ML/G BLACK BEANS
rinsed and drained
¼ 59
CUP ML CILANTRO
fresh, chopped, or 1 1/2 tsp. dried
1 1
SPLASH SPLASH LIME JUICE
fresh (optional) *
2 3E+1
TABLESPOONS ML SCALLIONS, SPRING OR GREEN ONIONS
sliced, optional

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in green pepper, onion and garlic; sauté until lightly browned, about 8 minutes.

  2. Mix in the quinoa and toast 2 minutes; add the broth and season with the cumin, cayenne pepper, salt and black pepper. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat to low and simmer until almost all the liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes.

  3. Stir in the frozen corn and continue to simmer about 5 minutes. Stir in the black beans and cilantro.

May add a splash of lime juice, if desired.

Garnish with sliced scallions, if desired.

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Comments


happyzhangbo

Lynn, I absolutely love the way you presented this dish, it looks beautiful and appetizing. A great dish for a pot luck, or any occasion. Definitely my kind of food, delicious and nutritious. I will give it a try for sure, thanks for another yummy recipe with beautiful photos. Happy Cooking :)

lynn in ma

Thanks! The tasting spoon set was a Christmas gift---I couldn't wait to use them!

 

 

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 150g (5.3 oz)
Amount per Serving
Calories 153 20% from fat
 % Daily Value *
Total Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 0g 2%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 520mg 22%
Total Carbohydrate 8g 8%
Dietary Fiber 6g 26%
Sugars g
Protein 15g
Vitamin A 2% Vitamin C 22%
Calcium 5% Iron 18%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet How is this calculated?
Low in Saturated Fat, Low Cholesterol, Cholesterol-Free, Trans-fat Free, High Fiber
 

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