Black Bean Soup with Quinoa & Veggies

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  • Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
1 can black beans (drained and rinsed)1 can no salt added diced tomatoes (with liquid)1 cup chopped onion1/3 cup dry quinoa5 oz frozen cut green beans3 tsp vegetable broth powderjuice of 1 lime4 tbsp salsagarlic powder to taste2 tbsp olive oil2 1/2 cups water2/3 cup water (for quinoa)
Directions
--To pre-cook the quinoa: IMPORTANT--the dry quinoa MUST be rinsed thoroughly prior to cooking to avoid a bad taste. In a small sauce pan, bring 2/3 cup water to a boil. Add the quinoa, stir, and reduce heat. Simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until all the water is absorbed.
--In a large pot, heat the olive oil. Add the chopped onion and cook, stirring often, until the onion starts to brown.
--Add the rest of the ingredients and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
--Makes 4 2-cup servings.

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user TIME2CHANGE13.

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 314.5
  • Total Fat: 8.8 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 730.2 mg
  • Total Carbs: 49.9 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 11.8 g
  • Protein: 11.9 g

Member Reviews
  • CD13728480
    Didn't rinse the quinoa I bought from Trader Joe's with no ill effects. Didn't brown the onion first. Just threw everything in a pot and let it simmer an hour. Tasted fine, but remarkably healthy. I liked it, but my family called it, "Yucky health food." - 4/7/13