Best Quinoa With Green Beans And Tomatoes Recipes

SUPER EASY SOUTHWEST-STYLE QUINOA (COOKED IN RICE COOKER)

Super Easy Southwest-Style Quinoa (Cooked in Rice Cooker) image

I made this recipe up on a whim because it sounded good. This is a quick recipe for a busy person who doesn't have the time to spend in the kitchen. Less than 5 minutes to prep, the rice cooker cooks it in about an hour, and it will keep it warm without scorching for several hours. I have a large rice cooker that has a steamer basket with it. You can add sweet corn to the mix. Top with chicken or mix in ground beef, pork, or venison. Very versatile. Serve with sour cream, salsa, and tortilla chips. My kids love this meal.

Provided by tgc80

Categories Side Dish Rice Side Dish Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
2 (10 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with green chile peppers (such as RO*TEL®), undrained
1 (12 ounce) box quinoa
2 cups water
1 (1.25 ounce) package dry taco seasoning mix

Steps:

Mix black beans, diced tomatoes with green chile peppers, quinoa, water, and taco seasoning together in a rice cooker.
Cook quinoa mixture on the "brown rice" setting, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 221.4 calories, Carbohydrate 40.1 g, Fat 2.3 g, Fiber 8.8 g, Protein 10.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 812.8 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

QUINOA WITH CHICKPEAS AND TOMATOES

Quinoa with Chickpeas and Tomatoes image

This delicious recipe was presented to me by a vegan friend. The lime juice gives the quinoa a fresh flavor that can't be beat!

Provided by sarahhouston

Categories Side Dish Grain Side Dish Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 cup quinoa
⅛ teaspoon salt
1 ¾ cups water
1 cup canned garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained
1 tomato, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
3 tablespoons lime juice
4 teaspoons olive oil
½ teaspoon ground cumin
1 pinch salt and pepper to taste
½ teaspoon chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

Place the quinoa in a fine mesh strainer, and rinse under cold, running water until the water no longer foams. Bring the quinoa, salt, and water to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
Once done, stir in the garbanzo beans, tomatoes, garlic, lime juice, and olive oil. Season with cumin, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185.4 calories, Carbohydrate 28.8 g, Fat 5.4 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 175.9 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

QUINOA, GREEN BEAN AND TOMATO SALAD RECIPE - (4.6/5)

Quinoa, Green Bean and Tomato Salad Recipe - (4.6/5) image

Provided by PKMom

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 cup quinoa, washed well and drained
1 1/2 cups water
3/4 lb fresh green beans, in 1-inch pieces
1/2 lb very ripe Roma tomatoes (3 to 4)*
1 bell pepper, any colour, in 1-inch dice**
4 green onions, in 1/2-inch slices
1/2 cup roughly chopped fresh basil
3/4 tsp salt
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
3 tbsp toasted pecans

Steps:

1 Combine quinoa and 1 1⁄2 cups water in medium pot; bring to a simmer on medium heat. Reduce heat to low, cover and cook until all the liquid is absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Set aside. 2 Fill a large bowl with ice water. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil on high heat, add green beans and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, until barely tender. Remove from heat and drain green beans in a colander. Place colander in ice water to preserve the beans' bright green colour and stop them from cooking further. 3 Using a sharp knife, cut tomatoes in half and gently squeeze out and discard seeds. (It's unnecessary to remove skins.) Cut tomatoes in 1⁄2-inch dice. 4 In a large bowl, combine quinoa, green beans, tomatoes, bell peppers, green onions and basil. Season with salt, olive oil and lemon juice, and sprinkle with pecans. Keep refrigerated for up to 2 days. Variation: *oven-dried tomatoes; **grilled pepper.