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Quinoa and Black Beans Recipe

A simple and healthy recipe combining quinoa and black beans.
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Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 220 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa rinsed
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 can black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup corn kernels fresh or frozen
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped
  • 1 lime juiced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup cilantro chopped

Instructions 

  1. 1. In a saucepan, bring quinoa and water to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  2. 2. In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, black beans, corn, red bell pepper, lime juice, cumin, and salt.
  3. 3. Mix well and garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 220kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 500mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Healthy, Vegetarian
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