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Gluten-Free Quinoa with Black Beans

gluten-free quinoa with black beans Side Dish
Gluten-Free Quinoa with Black Beans
  • Prep 30 min
  • Total 30 min
  • Servings 8

Quinoa and beans come together in this quick and easy side dish that’s ready in 30 minutes.

Updated March 15, 2013

Ingredients

  • 1
    cup uncooked quinoa
  • 2
    cups gluten-free chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1
    cup black beans (from 15-oz can), drained, rinsed
  • 1/2
    cup frozen whole kernel corn, thawed
  • 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

Steps

  • 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.
  • 3
    Fluff quinoa with fork. Stir in remaining ingredients. Cook uncovered about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly heated.

  • Quinoa is high in protein, low in fat and cooks quickly, making it a terrific dinner choice. As is, this recipe works well as a grain side dish; to make it a main dish, double the serving size.
  • Always read labels to make sure each recipe ingredient is gluten free. Products and ingredient sources can change.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
130
Calories from Fat
15
% Daily Value
Total Fat
2g
3%
Saturated Fat
0g
0%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
0mg
0%
Sodium
340mg
14%
Potassium
360mg
10%
Total Carbohydrate
23g
8%
Dietary Fiber
4g
16%
Sugars
2g
Protein
6g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
4%
4%
Vitamin C
2%
2%
Calcium
4%
4%
Iron
15%
15%
Exchanges:
1 1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 0 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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