Side DishesOctober 25, 2013
Calories
242
Sodium
2364mg
98% DV
Fat
9g
14% DV
Protein
9g
18% DV
Carbs
37g
12% DV
Fiber
4g
19% DV
Warm Black Bean and Corn Quinoa Salad
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Quinoa is full of nutrition, high in fiber, and super tasty. It is so fluffy and I admire the delicate rings around each grain, Quinoa is a grain that is a must try. This Quinoa salad has a Mexican flare that is best served warm.
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1½ cups uncooked quinoa
3 cups vegetable broth
3 TBSP olive oil
1 red pepper, finely chopped
1 jalapeño, seeds and ribs removed for a milder flavor
1 small shallot, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
12oz frozen sweet corn
15 oz Low Sodium Black Beans, rinsed and drained
1 tsp chili powder
½ tsp cumin
kosher salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
3 TBPS chopped fresh cilantro
2 TBPS fresh lime juice
diced avocados and lime wedges for serving
3 cups vegetable broth
3 TBSP olive oil
1 red pepper, finely chopped
1 jalapeño, seeds and ribs removed for a milder flavor
1 small shallot, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
12oz frozen sweet corn
15 oz Low Sodium Black Beans, rinsed and drained
1 tsp chili powder
½ tsp cumin
kosher salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
3 TBPS chopped fresh cilantro
2 TBPS fresh lime juice
diced avocados and lime wedges for serving
1. First, cook quinoa according to the directions. I cook 1½ cups of quinoa in 3 cups of vegetable broth instead of water to increase flavor.
2. Heat 3 TBS of olive oil in a large sauté pan. Add red pepper,...
See the full directions on my site
See the full directions on my site
Nutritions
Calories
242
Sodium
2364mg
98% DV
Fat
9g
14% DV
Protein
9g
18% DV
Carbs
37g
12% DV
Fiber
4g
19% DV
PER SERVING *
% DAILY VALUE*
Fat
Saturated Fat1g9%
Polysaturated Fat2g16%
Monosaturated Fat5g31%
Cholesterol2mg0%
Sodium2364mg98%
Potassium434mg12%
Protein9g18%
% DAILY VALUE*
Total Carbohydrate
Fiber4g19%
Sugar9g18%
Vitamin A466IU9%
Vitamin B61mg63%
Vitamin C16mg26%
Calcium45mg4%
Iron3mg21%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.