Blackbean and Quinoa Salad
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Meal Types:
Appetizers
Side Dishes
Salads and Salad Dressings
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Blackbean and Quinoa Salad
A very flavorful dish that is simple to make, high in protein and very low in fat.
Ingredients
Directions
- 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 chicken/vegetable broth.
- Season with cumin, paprika, cajun seasoning, 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 and cilantro.
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made this today; plan on it for lunch tomorrow. The little taste (less than a teaspoon) I had of it was fabulous!
23 Apr 12 by member: kclab
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Very easy for my on the go traveling schedule. this dish packs in cooler tuperware very well.
29 Feb 12 by member: mellarky35
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Nutrition summary:
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There are 219 calories in 1 serving of Blackbean and Quinoa Salad. |
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Calorie break-down: 21% fat, 63% carbs, 16% protein. |
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Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving
Calories
219
% Daily Values*
Total Fat
5.38g
7%
Saturated Fat
0.723g
4%
Trans Fat
0g
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.801g
Monounsaturated Fat
3.003g
Cholesterol
0mg
0%
Sodium
752mg
33%
Total Carbohydrate
36.3g
13%
Dietary Fiber
9.6g
34%
Sugars
4.17g
Protein
9.2g
Vitamin D
-
Calcium
55mg
4%
Iron
2.52mg
14%
Potassium
234mg
5%
Vitamin A
57mcg
6%
Vitamin C
10.1mg
11%
11%
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of RDI*
(219 calories)
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Calorie Breakdown:
Carbohydrate (63%)
Fat (21%)
Protein (16%)
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* Based on a RDI of 2000 calories
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