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Yields:
4 serving(s)
Preparation Time:
10 mins
Cooking Time:
30 mins
Meal type:
Appetizers
Side Dishes
Salads and Salad Dressings
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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

  1. Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Stir in the onion and garlic, and saute until lightly browned.
  3. Mix quinoa into the saucepan and cover with chicken/vegetable broth.
  4. Season with cumin, paprika, cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  5. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes.
  6. Stir frozen corn into the saucepan, and continue to simmer about 5 minutes until heated through.
  7. Mix in the black beans and cilantro.
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made this today; plan on it for lunch tomorrow. The little taste (less than a teaspoon) I had of it was fabulous!
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23 Apr 12 by member: kclab
Very easy for my on the go traveling schedule. this dish packs in cooler tuperware very well.
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29 Feb 12 by member: mellarky35

     
 

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Nutritional Summary:

There are 219 calories in 1 serving of Blackbean and Quinoa Salad.
Calorie Breakdown: 21% fat, 63% carbs, 16% prot.

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size per serve
Amount Per Serving
Calories
219
 
% Daily Values*
Total Fat
5.38g
7%
Saturated Fat
0.723g
4%
Trans Fat
0g
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.801g
Monounsaturated Fat
3.003g
Cholesterol
0mg
0%
Sodium
752mg
33%
Total Carbohydrate
36.3g
13%
Dietary Fiber
9.6g
34%
Sugars
4.17g
Protein
9.2g
Vitamin D
-
Calcium
55mg
4%
Iron
2.52mg
14%
Potassium
234mg
5%
Vitamin A
57mcg
6%
Vitamin C
10.1mg
11%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
11%
of RDI*
(219 cal)
11% RDI
Calorie Breakdown:
 
Carbohydrate (63%)
 
Fat (21%)
 
Protein (16%)
*Based on an RDI of 2000 calories

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