Quick and Hearty Vegetable-Bean Quinoa

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 4
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 360.5
  • Total Fat: 3.7 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 534.0 mg
  • Total Carbs: 66.8 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 15.2 g
  • Protein: 17.2 g

View full nutritional breakdown of Quick and Hearty Vegetable-Bean Quinoa calories by ingredient


Introduction

Adapted from "The 150 Healthiest 15-Minute Recipes on Earth" by Johnny Bowden and Jeannette Bessinger. Adapted from "The 150 Healthiest 15-Minute Recipes on Earth" by Johnny Bowden and Jeannette Bessinger.
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

    I cup (170g) Quinoa
    2 cups low sodium vegetable broth
    1 can (425 g) black beans, drained and rinsed
    1 jar (15 ounces or 425 g) salsa
    1/4 cup chopped chives
    1 cup chopped bell peppers

Directions

In a medium saucepan, toast the quinoa for 2 minutes over medium heat. Add the broth and bring to a quick boil. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer for about 12 minutes or until the quinoa is tender and the tails have popped. When the quinoa is done, add the beans, salsa, chives and peppers and cook for 1 minutes or until it reaches desired temperature.

Serving Size: 4

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user DANIKA2011.