Black beans, juicy tomatoes, and fluffy quinoa come together to create a vibrant and flavorful dish that is not only easy on the eyes but also incredibly nutritious. Packed with protein, fiber, and essential vitamins, this black bean and tomato quinoa is a wholesome meal that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It's a versatile dish that can be customized to your liking, with the addition of various herbs, spices, and vegetables. Whether you prefer a hearty bowl brimming with colorful ingredients or a simple, yet satisfying salad, this recipe offers endless possibilities to tantalize your taste buds.
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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
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 :
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.
ONE SKILLET MEXICAN QUINOA
With a large family, I love these one skillet dishes where, for at least 15 minutes, I can 'set it and forget it!' And the kids love it! Serve it for Cinco de Mayo or any night of the week!
Provided by The Gruntled Gourmand
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Saute jalapeno pepper and garlic in hot oil until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Stir black beans, tomatoes, yellow corn, quinoa, and chicken broth into skillet; season with red pepper flakes, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil, cover the skillet with a lid, reduce heat to low, and simmer until quinoa is tender and liquid is mostly absorbed, about 20 minutes. Stir avocado, lime juice, and cilantro into quinoa until combined.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 450.1 calories, Carbohydrate 67.1 g, Cholesterol 1.5 mg, Fat 14.9 g, Fiber 17.2 g, Protein 16.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 1098.5 mg, Sugar 5.1 g
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
Tips:
- To save time, use pre-cooked quinoa or cook it in a rice cooker.
- Rinse the black beans before cooking to remove any excess starch.
- Use a variety of vegetables in your quinoa salad, such as corn, bell peppers, or zucchini.
- Add some chopped fresh herbs, such as cilantro or parsley, to your salad for extra flavor.
- If you like a spicy salad, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or chopped jalapeño.
Conclusion:
Black bean and tomato quinoa salad is a delicious, healthy, and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch, dinner, or as a side dish. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this black bean and tomato quinoa salad a try.
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