Best Spicy Veggie And White Bean Quinoa Recipes

HEARTY QUINOA AND WHITE BEAN SOUP

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Soup doesn't have to be loaded with meat to be deeply satisfying. This one from Mary McCartney, devoted vegetarian, cookbook author and a daughter of Paul, is proof of that fact. Quinoa adds a lovely bit of texture, and beans - practically any variety will do - add heft and a wonderful creaminess as they break down in the broth. This recipe begs to be tampered with, so feel free to add more beans, vegetables, quinoa or fresh herbs. One reader even added a few cups of cooked pasta. It's almost impossible to mess up, so don't hold back.

Provided by Jeff Gordinier

Categories dinner, weekday, main course

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings (about 2 1/2 quarts)

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1/4 cup light olive oil
2 medium onions, finely chopped
2 medium carrots, peeled and finely chopped
2 stalks celery, trimmed and finely diced
1 can (14 1/2 ounces) cannellini or other white beans, drained
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 can (14 1/2 ounces) chopped tomatoes, with their juices
7 cups vegetable stock
1/3 cup quinoa
1/4 cup chopped parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano, rosemary or thyme
1 bay leaf
Sea salt and ground black pepper

Steps:

Heat oil in a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat. Add onions, carrots and celery, and sauté until barely tender, about 5 minutes. Add beans and garlic and stir for 2 minutes.
Stir in tomatoes and their juices, and vegetable stock. Simmer for 20 minutes.
Add quinoa, parsley, oregano or other herb, and bay leaf. Cover and simmer until quinoa is cooked, 12 to 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove bay leaf and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 240, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 31 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 1155 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams

SPICY VEGGIE AND WHITE BEAN QUINOA

Spicy Veggie and White Bean Quinoa image

This quinoa dish is easy, tasty, and very adaptable. You can change the veggies to just about anything you like and step up the heat if you like it spicy. Virtually impossible to mess it up! Serve hot or cold and top with hot sauce (such as Secret Aardvark™ Habanero Hot Sauce).

Provided by mg

Categories Everyday Cooking Vegan

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup matchstick-cut carrots
3 stalks celery, chopped
1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
1 small red onion, chopped
1 (10 ounce) can white beans, drained and rinsed
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes, with liquid
1 cup vegetable broth
1 cup quinoa
4 ounces hot giardiniera
1 teaspoon garlic powder
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

Heat oil in a deep pan over medium-high heat. Saute carrots, celery, bell pepper, and onion until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Add beans, tomatoes, broth, quinoa, giardiniera, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil. Turn down to a simmer and cook until most of the liquid has been absorbed, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 361.8 calories, Carbohydrate 55.6 g, Fat 9.9 g, Fiber 9.7 g, Protein 13.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 375.4 mg, Sugar 7.3 g