Best Black Beancorn And Quinoa Recipes

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QUINOA AND BLACK BEANS



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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

1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
¾ cup quinoa
1 ½ cups vegetable broth
1 teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 cup frozen corn kernels
2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro

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, CORN, AND QUINOA SALAD



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This is a wonderful Southwestern style salad that is quick and easy to make.

Provided by tarnapx

Categories     Salad     Grains     Quinoa Salad Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups chicken broth
1 cup uncooked quinoa
1 cup frozen corn
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
lime, zested
½ teaspoon ground cumin
2 tablespoons avocado oil
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained
1 small red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 small red onion, chopped
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring chicken broth to a boil in a 2-quart saucepan. Stir in quinoa. Reduce heat to low; simmer, covered, until broth is absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in corn. Cover and let stand until corn is warmed through, about 5 minutes.
  • Whisk lime juice, red wine vinegar, lime zest, and cumin together in a large bowl. Whisk in avocado oil. Add black beans, red bell pepper, red onion, and cilantro. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in quinoa and corn.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 249.9 calories, Carbohydrate 38.3 g, Cholesterol 1.7 mg, Fat 7.1 g, Fiber 8.1 g, Protein 9.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 622.3 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

BLACK BEANS, CORN, AND QUINOA SALAD



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This side dish is a great option for people who are following a heart-healthy diet or counting their carbs.

Categories     Appetizer

Time 1h10m

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

½ cup red quinoa
1 cup water
15-ounce can black beans (1¾ cup cooked)
15.25-ounce can corn, drained
1 medium red bell pepper, diced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
2 cloves garlic, minced
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 tablespoons lime juice
1 teaspoon lime zest
½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
¼ teaspoon salt
1 avocado, diced

Steps:

  • Thoroughly rinse fresh produce under warm running water for 20 seconds. Scrub to remove excess dirt.
  • Rinse quinoa in a fine-mesh colander under running water for at least 30 seconds. Drain well.
  • In a saucepan, bring rinsed quinoa and water to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat and simmer until quinoa has absorbed the liquid, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove pan from heat, cover, and let stand 5 minutes.
  • When quinoa is cool, add it to a large bowl with beans, corn, bell pepper, tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, lime juice and zest, cilantro, and salt and mix well. Cover and chill for a few hours or overnight.
  • To serve, bring salad to room temperature, add avocado, and mix gently to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340 calories, Carbohydrate 38 g, Fat 19 g, Fiber 9 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 320 mg, Sugar 10 g

BLACK BEAN & CORN QUINOA



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Some vegan quinoa recipes are boring, but this one definitely isn't. My daughter's college asked parents for the best quinoa recipes to use in the dining halls. This healthy quinoa recipe fits the bill. -Lindsay McSweeney, Winchester, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons canola oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 medium sweet red pepper, finely chopped
1 celery rib, finely chopped
2 teaspoons chili powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups vegetable stock
1 cup frozen corn
1 cup quinoa, rinsed
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro, divided

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion, red pepper, celery and seasonings; cook and stir 5-7 minutes or until vegetables are tender., Stir in stock and corn; bring to a boil. Stir in quinoa. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 12-15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed., Add beans and 1/3 cup cilantro; heat through, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle with remaining cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 375 calories, Fat 10g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 668mg sodium, Carbohydrate 60g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 10g fiber), Protein 13g protein.

BLACK BEAN-FETA QUINOA BOWL



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     side-dish

Time 45m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 cups chicken stock
3/4 cup golden quinoa, rinsed
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
5 ounces baby spinach
One 12-ounce bag frozen sweet corn kernels, thawed
Two 15-ounce cans black beans, drained and rinsed
1 to 2 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves, torn, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan set over medium heat, heat the oil until shimmering, about 2 minutes. Add the onion and saute until browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the garlic and saute for 2 minutes more. Add the stock and quinoa and mix until fully combined. Add the cumin, cayenne, and some salt and pepper.
  • Increase the heat to high and bring the mixture to a boil. Immediately reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until all the liquid is absorbed. Add the spinach and gently toss with the quinoa until wilted.
  • Remove the pan from the heat. Stir in the corn and black beans. Crumble the feta over the top and garnish with cilantro.

QUINOA AND BLACK BEANS



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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

1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped
3/4 cup uncooked quinoa
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
salt and pepper
1 cup frozen corn kernels
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup lime juice
1 tomatoes, chopped

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.

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