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Quinoa & Black Beans

Very flavorful alternative to black beans and rice. Quinoa is a nutty grain from South America.

Prep time
15 min
Cook time
35 min
Servings
10
Type
Main Dish, Lunch
Quinoa & Black Beans

Ingredients

Directions

  1. 1Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir onion and garlic until lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
  2. 2Mix quinoa into onion mixture and cover with water. Season with cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer until quinoa is tender and broth is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
  3. 3Stir corn and black beans into the saucepan, and continue to simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition per serving

Nutrition Facts

Per 1 serving (106 g)

Calories99
Total Fat1.9 g
Saturated Fat0.3 g
Trans Fat0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Sodium150 mg
Total Carbohydrate17.8 g
Dietary Fiber3 g
Sugars1.2 g
Protein3.8 g
Potassium
156 mg

Per 100 g

Calories
94
Protein
3.6 g
Carbs
16.8 g
Fat
1.8 g
  • Protein 15%
  • Carbs 69%
  • Fat 16%

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