Quinoa and Black Bean Bliss

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This is so easy and fast to make, and tastes amazing! Even my carnivorous boyfriend loves it. Serve cold as a mid-day salad, as a side dish, or serve warm as the main course. The thing I love most about this meal is its versatility. This is how I usually make it, but I just came up with it one day when wanting a quinoa, black bean, and corn recipe. Feel free to change to suit your preferences! I make it cheater-style with salsa, but it can easily be made with fresh or cooked veggies of your choice. It can be a cool summer salad, or a hearty warm winter dinner by the fire. This is the first of my recipes that I have shared.

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup water

  • ½ cup quinoa

  • 1 (15 ounce) can reduced-sodium black beans, drained and rinsed

  • 2 ears corn, kernels cut from cob

  • 4 cups fresh salsa

  • 2 avocados, cut into cubes

Directions

  1. Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a small saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook at a simmer until the water is absorbed, about 15 minutes.

  2. Mix black beans and corn kernels in a large bowl; add cooked quinoa and stir. Spoon quinoa mixture into 4 bowls; top each with salsa and avocado.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

443 Calories
17g Fat
64g Carbs
17g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 443
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 17g 22%
Saturated Fat 2g 12%
Sodium 1982mg 86%
Total Carbohydrate 64g 23%
Dietary Fiber 21g 76%
Total Sugars 10g
Protein 17g 33%
Vitamin C 21mg 23%
Calcium 122mg 9%
Iron 4mg 22%
Potassium 1706mg 36%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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