Black Bean Quinoa Salad
Nutritional Info
- Servings Per Recipe: 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 417.0
- Total Fat: 10.3 g
- Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
- Sodium: 680.8 mg
- Total Carbs: 62.1 g
- Dietary Fiber: 11.2 g
- Protein: 22.6 g
View full nutritional breakdown of Black Bean Quinoa Salad calories by ingredient
Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
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1 Large Yellow Bell Pepper
1 Large Orange Bell Pepper
1 Large Red Bell Pepper
1 Large Onion (use your favorite varietal)
1 cup dry quinoa
1 14.5 oz can of black beans
6 oz. fat free feta cheese
2 Tablespoons of olive oil
Directions
1. Rinse and drain the quinoa. Boil two cups of water in a 1 quart saucepan and reduce to medium heat and simmer quinoa for 12-15 minutes until all water is evaporated.
2. Dice and saute in a water bath the peppers and onions. Add in balsamic vinegar or spices to suite your taste. Cook for 7-10 minutes--do not overcook as you do not want mushy veggies!
3. Add the quinoa mixture to the vegetables and toss in a large bowl.
4. Add in the can of beans, feta cheese, and olive oil.
5. Toss all together and refrigerate.
6. Can be served hot or cold. Delicious in wraps for lunch!
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CHARB01.
2. Dice and saute in a water bath the peppers and onions. Add in balsamic vinegar or spices to suite your taste. Cook for 7-10 minutes--do not overcook as you do not want mushy veggies!
3. Add the quinoa mixture to the vegetables and toss in a large bowl.
4. Add in the can of beans, feta cheese, and olive oil.
5. Toss all together and refrigerate.
6. Can be served hot or cold. Delicious in wraps for lunch!
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CHARB01.