HERBED EDAMAME, BLACK BEANS, AND QUINOA

Herbed Edamame, Black Beans, and Quinoa image

Yield serves 4, 1 1/2 cups per serving

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/3 cups water
2/3 cup uncooked quinoa
1/2 15-ounce can no-salt-added black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup frozen shelled edamame, thawed
2 cups loosely packed spring greens, coarsely chopped
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil (extra-virgin preferred)
2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano or 3/4 teaspoon dried, crumbled
1/2 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary or 1/8 teaspoon dried, crushed
1/2 teaspoon bottled minced garlic or 1 medium garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 ounces feta cheese, crumbled (about 1/2 cup)

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