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Quinoa with Black Beans

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  • Prep 30 min
  • Total 30 min
  • Ingredients 10
  • Servings 8
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Progresso™ beans and corn provide a simple addition to this flavorful quinoa - a tasty side dish.
by Qué Rica Vida Cocina
Updated Nov 2, 2016
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup uncooked quinoa
  • 2 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32 oz carton)
  • 1 cup Progresso™ black beans (from 15 oz can), drained, rinsed
  • 1/2 cup frozen corn, thawed (from 12 oz bag)
  • 1 small tomato, chopped (1/2 cup)
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 4 medium green onions, chopped (1/4 cup)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

  •  
    1
    Rinse quinoa thoroughly by placing in a fine-mesh strainer and holding under cold running water until water runs clear; drain well.
  •  
    2
    In 2-quart saucepan, heat broth to boiling. Add quinoa; reduce heat to low. Cover; simmer 15 to 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
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    3
    Fluff quinoa with fork. Stir in remaining ingredients. Cook uncovered about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly heated.

Expert Tips

  • tip 1
    Quinoa is high in protein, low in fat and cooks quickly, making it a great grain to use.
  • tip 2
    As is, this recipe works well as a side dish; to make it a main dish, double the serving size.

Nutrition Information

165.9 Calories, 1.9g Total Fat, 7.4g Protein, 30.9g Total Carbohydrate, 1.9g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
165.9
Calories from Fat
30
Total Fat
1.9g
3%
Saturated Fat
0.2g
1%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
0mg
0%
Sodium
628.1mg
26%
Potassium
257.7mg
7%
Total Carbohydrate
30.9g
10%
Dietary Fiber
4.7g
19%
Sugars
1.9g
Protein
7.4g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
10%
10%
Vitamin C
10.10%
10%
Calcium
3.50%
4%
Iron
10.40%
10%
Exchanges:
2 1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
3
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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