Quinoa, Veggies & Black Beans

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 8
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 91.6
  • Total Fat: 1.1 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 297.1 mg
  • Total Carbs: 17.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 3.8 g
  • Protein: 4.6 g

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Introduction

Quick, Healthy, Low Fat and satisfying Quinoa & Veggies. Quick, Healthy, Low Fat and satisfying Quinoa & Veggies.
Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

    Quinoa
    Black Beans
    Tomatoes
    Onions
    Scallions
    Mushrooms
    Red Peppers
    Garlic Clove
    Cumin
    Salt
    Water

Tips

You can save time by cutting veggies while water is coming to a boil or you can prep veggies ahead of time.

Feel free to substitute other veggies or beans for a variation.

Adjust seasoning to your taste or add some hot chili pepper for some spice.


Directions

In pot with lid put 1 cup of quinoa and 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil.

While pot is coming to a boil, chop fresh veggies: 3/4 cup tomatoes, 1 cup scallions, 1/2 cup onions, 1/2 cup mushrooms, 1 cup red peppers. Measure out 1 cup of pre-cooked black beans and chop 1 garlic clove.

Once pot reaches boil, turn down heat to simmer and add spices (1 tsp sea salt, 1 chopped garlic clove, 1 tsp Cumin powder and stir.

Next add all veggies and beans to pot, do not stir, cover and simmer until Qunioa is done, about 10-12 minutes. This will allow the veggies to steam.

Serving Size: Makes 8 - 1 cup servings