Black bean, green bean, and quinoa bowl
- Minutes to Prepare:
- Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
4 tsp olive oil, divided1 c quinoa1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed1/2 c walnuts, finely chopped2 large shallots, diced (1/4 c)2 cloves garlic, minced (2 tsp)1 15oz can black beans, rinsed and drained1 tbs sherry vinegar1/4 c finely chopped italian parsley2 tbs. grated lemon zest
1. preheat oven to 425
2. bring 2 cups water to boil. add 1 tsp oil, and season with salt, if desired. stir in quinoa. cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 12 mins. remove from heat, and let stand, covered 10 mins. transfer quinoa to large bowl.
3. meanwhile, toss green beans with walnuts and 1 tsp oil, spread on large rimmed baking sheet. season with salt and pepper if desired, and roast 5 mins until beans are crisp-tender and walnuts are toasted
4. heat remaining 2 tsp. oil in large skilled over medium heat. add shallots and garlic, and saute 5 mins or until translucent. stir in black beans and sherry vinegar. cook 1 minute stirring constantly.
5. stir black bean mixture, parsley, and lemon zest into quinoa. divide among bowls, and top with green beans and walnuts.
per 1 1/2 cup serving: 398 cal, 17g prot, 16g total fat, 57g carb, 257 mg sod, 14g fiber, 6g sugar.
Serving Size: 4 servings
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user DDUNFORD.
2. bring 2 cups water to boil. add 1 tsp oil, and season with salt, if desired. stir in quinoa. cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 12 mins. remove from heat, and let stand, covered 10 mins. transfer quinoa to large bowl.
3. meanwhile, toss green beans with walnuts and 1 tsp oil, spread on large rimmed baking sheet. season with salt and pepper if desired, and roast 5 mins until beans are crisp-tender and walnuts are toasted
4. heat remaining 2 tsp. oil in large skilled over medium heat. add shallots and garlic, and saute 5 mins or until translucent. stir in black beans and sherry vinegar. cook 1 minute stirring constantly.
5. stir black bean mixture, parsley, and lemon zest into quinoa. divide among bowls, and top with green beans and walnuts.
per 1 1/2 cup serving: 398 cal, 17g prot, 16g total fat, 57g carb, 257 mg sod, 14g fiber, 6g sugar.
Serving Size: 4 servings
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user DDUNFORD.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 422.8
- Total Fat: 14.2 g
- Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
- Sodium: 6.7 mg
- Total Carbs: 61.2 g
- Dietary Fiber: 14.2 g
- Protein: 18.5 g
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