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Quinoa & Black Beans

:  EatingWell Serves Two

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Quinoa & Black Beans Recipe

Makes: 2 servings, about 1/2 cup each

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Nutrition Profile

Diabetes appropriate | Low calorie | Low cholesterol | Low saturated fat | Low sodium | Heart healthy | Healthy weight | High fiber | Gluten free |

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Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon canola oil
  • 1/2 bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons chopped red onion
  • 1/2 cup canned black beans, rinsed
  • 2 tablespoons broth, (or water)
  • 1/2 cup hot cooked quinoa

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Preparation

  1. Heat oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add bell pepper and onion and cook until almost tender. Add beans and broth (or water) to the pan. Cook until heated through. Stir in quinoa.

Nutrition

Per serving: 162 calories; 4 g fat ( 0 g sat , 2 g mono ); 0 mg cholesterol; 27 g carbohydrates; 0 g added sugars; 6 g protein; 4 g fiber; 60 mg sodium; 224 mg potassium.

Exchanges: 1 1/2 starch, /2 vegetable, 1/2 lean meat, 1/2 fat


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Type of Dish
Side dish, vegetable
Side dish, grain
Ethnic/Regional
American
Southwest
Ease of Preparation
Easy
Health & Diet Considerations
Diabetes appropriate
Low calorie
Low cholesterol
Low saturated fat
Low sodium
Heart healthy
Healthy weight
High fiber
Gluten free
Total Time
30 minutes or less
Main Ingredient
Beans/Legumes
Meal/Course
Dinner

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Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
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Cooking for 2
Quick (total 30 min. or less)
Vegan
Vegetarian
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