QUINOA WITH PEPPERS AND BEANS

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Add color to your grains! Quinoa is accented with red bell pepper, black beans and cilantro in this easy dish. From Prevention® Healthy Cooking.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup uncooked quinoa
2 cups organic or reduced sodium vegetable broth
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 tablespoon finely chopped gingerroot
3/4 teaspoon whole cumin seeds
2 medium red bell peppers, diced
1 large onion, chopped
1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup organic or reduced sodium vegetable broth
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Place quinoa in a fine-mesh strainer and rinse under cold running water until water runs clear.
  • In medium saucepan, heat the 2 cups broth to boiling. Stir in quinoa; return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 20 minutes or until quinoa is tender.
  • Meanwhile, in large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add garlic, gingerroot and cumin seeds. Cook and stir 2 minutes or until fragrant. Add bell peppers and onion; cook and stir 8 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir in beans and remaining 1/2 cup broth; cook 2 minutes longer.
  • Fluff quinoa with fork and stir in cilantro. Place in serving bowl and top with pepper mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370, Carbohydrate 63 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 14 g, Protein 14 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 180 mg, Sugar 9 g, TransFat 0 g

Peace Mashipe
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I can't wait to try this recipe! It looks so delicious.


Juliana Russom the Mixels lover!
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This recipe is a great starting point, but I like to add some extra spices to give it a little more flavor.


MD Rafik Ahmed
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5 stars! This dish is amazing. I will definitely be making it again and again.


Ali Hossan NEWAZ
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This is a delicious and healthy recipe. I love that it's packed with protein and fiber.


Sumaila Karim
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Guadalupe Arias
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great! I would definitely recommend it to others.


Robin Mathew
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I'm not a big fan of quinoa, but I actually really enjoyed this dish. The flavors were well-balanced and the quinoa was cooked perfectly.


Mohammed SujonWasif
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover quinoa. I also love that it's a one-pot meal, so it's easy to clean up.


Z Z
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making it again.


Cabdi Xakim
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This is my new favorite quinoa recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the combination of flavors and textures.


Andrea Tang
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This quinoa dish was a hit! The bell peppers and black beans added a delicious flavor and texture. I also loved the addition of the cilantro and lime juice. It really brightened up the dish.


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