Blackbean and Quinoa Salad
A very flavorful dish that is simple to make, high in protein and very low in fat.
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 30 min
- Servings
- 4
- Type
- Appetizer, Side Dish, Salad and Salad Dressing

Ingredients
Directions
- 1Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- 2Stir in the onion and garlic, and saute until lightly browned.
- 3Mix quinoa into the saucepan and cover with chicken/vegetable broth.
- 4Season with cumin, paprika, cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- 5Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes.
- 6Stir frozen corn into the saucepan, and continue to simmer about 5 minutes until heated through.
- 7Mix in the black beans and cilantro.
Nutrition per serving
Nutrition Facts
Per 1 serving (311 g)
Calories219
Total Fat5.4 g
Saturated Fat0.7 g
Trans Fat0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Sodium752 mg
Total Carbohydrate36.3 g
Dietary Fiber9.6 g
Sugars4.2 g
Protein9.2 g
- Potassium
- 234 mg
Per 100 g
- Calories
- 70
- Protein
- 3.0 g
- Carbs
- 11.7 g
- Fat
- 1.7 g
219kcal
- Protein 16%
- Carbs 63%
- Fat 21%
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