Quinoa with Chipotle-Lime Dressing

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Healthy, fast, easy, versatile meal with a kick--great as an entree or side dish. You can substitute chicken broth for vegetable broth, if desired. Garnish with black olives and cilantro.

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Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
55 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1 onion, chopped

  • 1 cup quinoa, rinsed

  • 2 cups vegetable broth

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

  • 1 large tomato, chopped

  • 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped

  • 1 avocado, diced

Dressing:

  • ½ cup firmly packed chopped fresh cilantro

  • 1 lime, juiced

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt

  • 1 chipotle chile pepper in adobo sauce, sauce reserved

  • 1 tablespoon honey

  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a pot over medium-high heat. Saute onion in hot oil until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir quinoa into onion; saute until toasted and fragrant, about 2 minutes.

  2. Pour broth into quinoa mixture; bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover the pot with a lid, and simmer until liquid is completely absorbed, about 20 minutes.

  3. Stir black beans, tomato, bell pepper, and avocado together in a bowl.

  4. Blend cilantro, lime juice, 2 tablespoons olive oil, Greek yogurt, chipotle pepper, 1 tablespoon reserved adobo sauce, honey, cumin, salt, and black pepper together in a blender until dressing is smooth.

  5. Pour dressing over black bean mixture; add quinoa and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

341 Calories
15g Fat
45g Carbs
11g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 341
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15g 19%
Saturated Fat 2g 11%
Cholesterol 1mg 0%
Sodium 475mg 21%
Total Carbohydrate 45g 16%
Dietary Fiber 11g 40%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 11g 21%
Vitamin C 53mg 58%
Calcium 73mg 6%
Iron 4mg 20%
Potassium 749mg 16%

* 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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