QUINOA WITH CHICKPEAS AND TOMATOES
This delicious recipe was presented to me by a vegan friend. The lime juice gives the quinoa a fresh flavor that can't be beat!
Provided by sarahhouston
Categories Side Dish Grain Side Dish Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place the quinoa in a fine mesh strainer, and rinse under cold, running water until the water no longer foams. Bring the quinoa, salt, and water to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
- Once done, stir in the garbanzo beans, tomatoes, garlic, lime juice, and olive oil. Season with cumin, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 185.4 calories, Carbohydrate 28.8 g, Fat 5.4 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 175.9 mg, Sugar 0.8 g
BLACK BEAN AND TOMATO QUINOA
Categories Bean Onion Tomato Side Steam Vegetarian Quick & Easy High Fiber Cinco de Mayo Quinoa Healthy Cilantro Gourmet Sugar Conscious
Yield Makes 4 (side dish) servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Whisk together lime zest and juice, butter, oil, sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4teaspoon pepper in a large bowl.
- Wash quinoa in 3 changes of cold water in a bowl, draining in a sieve each time.
- Cook quinoa in a medium pot of boiling salted water (1 tablespoon salt for 2 quarts water), uncovered, until almost tender, about 10 minutes. Drain in sieve, then set sieve in same pot with 1 inch of simmering water (water should not touch bottom of sieve). Cover quinoa with a folded kitchen towel, then cover sieve with a lid (don't worry if lid doesn't fit tightly) and steam over medium heat until tender, fluffy, and dry, about 10 minutes. Remove pot from heat and remove lid. Let stand, still covered with towel, 5 minutes.
- Add quinoa to dressing and toss until dressing is absorbed, then stir in remaining ingredients and salt and pepper to taste.
QUINOA AND BLACK BEAN SALAD
This good-for-you dish is full of must-have Southwestern flavors. You can either serve it cold as a side for eight people or warm as an entree for four. The lime vinaigrette brings it all together. -Yvonne Compton, Elkton, Oregon
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 35m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, bring broth and water to a boil. Add quinoa. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12-16 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Remove from the heat; fluff with a fork., In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook the orange pepper, onion and garlic for 2 minutes. Stir in beans and corn; cook 2-3 minutes longer or until onion is tender. Remove from the heat; cool for 5 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes. , In a small bowl, whisk the oil, lime juice, vinegar, salt, pepper and chili powder. Pour over tomato mixture; toss to coat., Spoon quinoa onto a serving platter. Top with tomato mixture, avocado and cilantro.,
Nutrition Facts :
QUINOA AND BLACK BEANS
Very flavorful alternative to black beans and rice. Quinoa is a nutty grain from South America.
Provided by 3LIONCUBS
Categories Side Dish Grain Side Dish Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir onion and garlic until lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
- Mix quinoa into onion mixture and cover with vegetable broth; season with cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer until quinoa is tender and broth is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
- Stir frozen corn into the saucepan, and continue to simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes; mix in the black beans and cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 153.3 calories, Carbohydrate 27.8 g, Fat 1.7 g, Fiber 7.8 g, Protein 7.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 516.9 mg, Sugar 1.5 g
BLACK BEAN AND TOMATO QUINOA
Steps:
- Whisk together the lime zest and juice, butter, oil, sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl.
- Wash the quinoa in 3 changes of cold water in a bowl, draining in a sieve each time.
- Cook the quinoa in a medium pot of boiling salted water (1 tablespoon salt for 2 quarts water), uncovered, until almost tender, about 10 minutes. Drain in a sieve, then set the sieve in the same pot with 1 inch of simmering water (the water should not touch the bottom of the sieve).
- Cover the quinoa with a folded kitchen towel, then cover the sieve with a lid (don't worry if the lid doesn't fit tightly) and steam over medium heat until tender, fluffy, and dry, about 10 minutes. Remove the pot from the heat and remove the lid. Let stand, still covered with the towel, 5 minutes.
- Add the quinoa to the dressing and toss until the dressing is absorbed, then stir in remaining ingredients and salt and pepper to taste.
QUINOA AND BLACK BEANS
Make and share this Quinoa and Black Beans recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Pineapple
Categories Low Cholesterol
Time 50m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the onion and garlic, and saute until lightly browned.
- Mix quinoa into the saucepan and cover with the broth. Season with cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes,
- Stir frozen corn into the saucepan, and continue to simmer about 5 minutes until heated through. Mix in the black beans, cilantro and lime juice. Top with chopped tomatoes.
BLACK-BEAN & TOMATO QUINOA
Quinoa (pronounced "keen-wa" ) is a a fast-cooking, protein-packed whole grain. This is a healthy and great tasting dish. Also, it is great for adding extras like avocado, corn, bell peppers or whatever you have on-hand that sounds good.
Provided by Juenessa
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 40m
Yield 4 side dish servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Whisk together lime zest and juice, butter, oil, sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl.
- Wash quinoa in 3 changes of cold water in a bowl, draining in a sieve each time.
- Cook quinoa in a medium pot of boiling salted water (1 tablespoon salt for 2 quarts water), uncovered, until almost tender, about 10 minutes.
- Drain in sieve, then set sieve in same pot with 1 inch of simmering water (water should not touch bottom of sieve).
- Cover quinoa with a folded kitchen towel, then cover sieve with a lid (don't worry if lid doesn't fit tightly) and steam over medium heat until tender, fluffy, and dry, about 10 minutes.
- Remove pot from heat and remove lid.
- Let stand, still covered with towel, 5 minutes.
- Add quinoa to dressing and toss until dressing is absorbed, then stir in remaining ingredients and salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 402.3, Fat 12.4, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 16.9, Carbohydrate 59.7, Fiber 12.9, Sugar 3.1, Protein 15.9
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