Zucchini and Black Bean Quinoa Skillet

Zucchini and Black Bean Quinoa Skillet
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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 4
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 522.0
  • Total Fat: 18.6 g
  • Cholesterol: 44.5 mg
  • Sodium: 756.3 mg
  • Total Carbs: 67.6 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 9.9 g
  • Protein: 25.4 g

View full nutritional breakdown of Zucchini and Black Bean Quinoa Skillet calories by ingredient



Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

    1.5 cups dry quinoa
    2.5 cups water
    2 cloves garlic, pressed
    1 can rotel
    1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
    1 zucchinni quartered and sliced
    1.5 cups cheddar cheese, shredded

Tips

For added flavor, you can also saute the zucchini in oil with some onion.

This recipe is adapted from http://www.readyseteat.com/recipes-Zucchini-Black-Bean-and-Rice-Skillet-5623.html?WT.mc_id=RSE_JULY_28_A&WT.mc_ev=click&fmid=14269414


Directions

Rinse quinoa in a small holed strainer, or put a paper towel down in your strainer so it doesn't escape down the drain.

Bring water and garlic to boil. Stir in quinoa and Rotel. Cover and let simmer on low for 15-20 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed.

Stir in black beans and zucchini and bring up to temperature.

Scoop in to bowls and sprinkle cheese on top.

Serving Size: Makes 4 meal sized servings