Blackbean and Quinoa Salad
Preparation Time: 10 mins
Cooking Time: 30 mins
Meal type:
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by member: AdaNad
Blackbean and Quinoa Salad
A very flavorful dish that is simple to make, high in protein and very low in fat.
Ingredients
Directions
- 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 chicken/vegetable broth.
- Season with cumin, paprika, cajun seasoning, 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 and cilantro.
127 members have added this recipe to their cookbook.
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Reviews
made this today; plan on it for lunch tomorrow. The little taste (less than a teaspoon) I had of it was fabulous!
23 Apr 12 by member: kclab
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Very easy for my on the go traveling schedule. this dish packs in cooler tuperware very well.
29 Feb 12 by member: mellarky35
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Nutritional Summary:
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There are 219 calories in 1 serving of Blackbean and Quinoa Salad.
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Calorie Breakdown: 21% fat, 63% carbs, 16% prot. |
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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
per serve
Energy
916 kj
219 kcal
Protein
9.2g
Fat
5.38g
Saturated Fat
0.723g
Trans Fat
0g
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.801g
Monounsaturated Fat
3.003g
Cholesterol
0mg
Carbohydrates
36.3g
Sugar
4.17g
Fibre
9.6g
Sodium
752mg
Potassium
234mg
Calorie Breakdown:
Carbohydrate (63%)
Fat (21%)
Protein (16%)
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*Based on an RDI of 2000 calories
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