Best Quinoa And Black Beans Recipes

QUINOA AND BLACK BEANS

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.

QUINOA AND BLACK BEANS

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.

SLOW COOKER TURKEY QUINOA CHILI WITH SWEET POTATOES AND BLACK BEANS

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium high. Add the turkey, onion, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper. Cook and stir, breaking up the turkey as you go, until the turkey is no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Stir in the chili powder, chipotle chili powder, and cumin, then transfer to the bottom a large slow cooker.
• To the slow cooker, add the chopped sweet potatoes, quinoa, beer, 2 cups chicken stock, crushed tomatoes, and black beans. Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 5-6 hours, until the potatoes are tender. Stir in additional chicken stock if the chili is thicker than you would like (I added about 1/2 cup extra). Serve warm with desired toppings.

QUINOA WITH BLACK BEANS AND CILANTRO

Steps:

• Heat oil in heavy medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onions and red pepper; sauté until beginning to soften, about 5 minutes. Stir in next 4 ingredients. Add water; bring to boil. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until quinoa is almost tender, about 14 minutes. Add beans and 1/4 cup cilantro; cook uncovered until heated through and liquid is fully absorbed, about 3 minutes. Transfer to bowl; sprinkle with 1/4 cup cilantro and cheese, if desired.

QUINOA SALAD WITH BLACK BEANS AND MANGO

Steps:

• Combine the mango, red pepper, scallions, and cilantro in a mixing bowl. Add the red wine vinegar, grapeseed oil, and salt and stir to combine. Add the quinoa and stir until everything is well incorporated. Fold in the black beans. Serve immediately or let it sit for a bit to let the flavors meld.

QUINOA WITH BLACK BEANS AND HOMINY

Steps:

• For the quinoa: In a 2-quart saucepan, bring the quinoa, chicken broth, salt and lemon zest to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat, cover the pot and simmer until the liquid has been absorbed and the quinoa is tender, about 20 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and allow to rest for 10 minutes.
• For the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the grapeseed oil, agave, lime juice, vinegar, cumin, salt and pepper until smooth.
• In a serving bowl, combine the quinoa, hominy, black beans and cilantro. Add the dressing and toss until coated. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon into the lettuce leaves and serve.

QUINOA SALAD WITH CHICKEN AND BLACK BEANS

Steps:

• In saucepan, heat half of the oil over medium heat; cook garlic and paprika, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
• Stir in quinoa and add water; bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until no liquid remains and quinoa is tender, about 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in large skillet, heat remaining oil over medium-high heat; saute chicken, cumin, ground coriander, salt, pepper and cayenne until browned, about 5 minutes.
• Add green onions, tomatoes, red pepper, black beans and corn; cook over medium heat, stirring, until red pepper is tender-crisp and chicken is no longer pink inside, about 5 minutes.
• Transfer to large bowl. Add quinoa, cilantro and lime juice; toss to combine.

LETTUCE WRAPS WITH QUINOA, BLACK BEANS, AND AVOCADO

Steps:

• Cook quinoa according to directions on package.
• Prepare onion and red or yellow pepper.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine quinoa, onion, red or yellow pepper, black beans, salsa, avocado, red hot sauce, black pepper, and salt.
• Once the mixture is combined, spread 1/4 cup of the mixture onto each lettuce leaf and wrap/fold over like a taco shell.

QUINOA SALAD WITH BLACK BEANS AND AVOCADO

Steps:

• Warm the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add rinsed quinoa and toast for about 2-3 minutes until it starts to smell nutty.
• Add water, stir once, cover, and simmer with a lid for 20 minutes.
• While quinoa is cooking, prepare all other ingredients. Prepare dressing by combining the lime juice, oil, cumin, and salt. Whisk it aggressively. Adjust seasoning as necessary.
• When the quinoa is finished, remove from heat and fluff with a fork. Add black beans and toss to warm through.
• Let the quinoa cool for about 5 minutes and then add all the remaining ingredients, including dressing, and mix. Adjust seasoning if necessary.

HERBED EDAMAME, BLACK BEANS, AND QUINOA

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, bring the water to a boil over high heat, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the quinoa. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 8 minutes.
• Stir in the beans and edamame. Cook, covered, for 2 minutes, or until the water is evaporated.
• Meanwhile, in a large bowl, stir together the remaining ingredients except the feta. Add the quinoa mixture and the feta, tossing until the spring greens are wilted.
• nutrition information
• (Per Serving)
• Calories: 275
• Total Fat: 10.0g
• Saturated: 3.0g
• Trans: 0.0g
• Polyunsaturated: 1.5g
• Monounsaturated: 3.5g
• Cholesterol: 13mg
• Sodium: 317mg
• Carbohydrates: 32g
• Fiber: 7g
• Sugars: 4g
• Protein: 14g
• Dietary Exchanges
• 2 Starch
• 1 Lean Meat
• 1 Fat

SPEEDY MEXICAN BLACK BEANS AND QUINOA

Steps:

• Bring 4 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Stir in quinoa and 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until water is absorbed and quinoa is tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
• Meanwhile, combine remaining 1 1/2 cups water and 1 teaspoon bouillon with black beans, diced tomatoes, cumin, coriander, garlic powder, and pepper in another medium saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and cover. Simmer until quinoa is ready.
• Remove quinoa from heat and let sit for 5 minutes. Spoon the quinoa into bowls. Top with the seasoned beans and Monterey Jack cheese.

SPICY BLACK BEANS AND QUINOA

Steps:

• 1. Prepare quinoa by placing 1 cup of quinoa in 2 cups of water + add 2 tsp. chili powder. Bring to a boil then cover and reduce to simmer for 10-15 minutes. When quinoa is ready, fluff with a fork. 2. While quinoa is cooking, empty 2 cans of beans into saucepan (drain some of the liquid off but not all). Next, add 1/2 cup fresh salsa. Over medium-high heat, cook the beans and salsa until they come to a boil, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to simmer and allow to cook until beans thicken- about 5 minutes. 3. To serve, place about 1/2 cup of quinoa on each plate and top with a few spoonfuls of beans. Add 2 slices of queso fresco to each dish. 4. It is best to serve this dish warm, but it is great for leftovers and lunchbags, so you can also put the dish together and reheat!

QUINOA AND BLACK BEANS

Steps:

• 1. Heat oil in medium saucepan over medium heat. 2. Stir in the onion and garlic, adn saute until lightly browned. 3. Mix quinoa into the saucepan and cover with vegetable broth. Season with cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. 4. Bring mixture to a boil. 5. Cover, reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes. 6. Stir frozen corn into the saucepan, and continue to simmer about 5 mintues until heated through. 7. Mix in the black beans and ciantro. Can be served hot or cold. allrecipes.com

QUINOA WITH BLACK BEANS AND HOMINY

Steps:

• For the dressing, whisk the oil, agave, lime juice, vinegar, cumin, salt, and pepper in a bowl; set aside.
• For the salad, in a saucepan bring the quinoa, broth, salt, and lemon zest to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to medium low, cover the pan and simmer until the water is absorbed and the quinoa is tender, about 20 min. Remove the pan from the heat and allow to cool for 10 min. Transfer quinoa to a large bowl and toss with the cilantro, beans, hominy, and reserved dressing. Serve warm or at room temperature.