Best 7 Quinoa With Black Beans And Cilantro Recipes

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In this comprehensive guide, we will embark on a culinary adventure to discover the tantalizing flavors of quinoa with black beans and cilantro. This delectable dish, a harmonious blend of textures and tastes, offers a wholesome and nutritious meal that caters to diverse dietary preferences. Whether you are a seasoned cook or just starting your culinary journey, this article will provide you with the essential knowledge and step-by-step instructions to create a satisfying and flavorful dish that will impress your taste buds and nourish your body.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

QUINOA WITH BLACK BEANS AND CILANTRO



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Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Categories     Bean     Cheese     Side     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Quinoa     Bell Pepper     Healthy     Cilantro     Simmer     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious

Yield Makes 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 cups chopped white onions
1 cup chopped red bell pepper
1 cup quinoa,* rinsed, drained
2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
11/2 cups water
1 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed, drained
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, divided
Crumbled Cotija cheese or feta cheese (optional)
A grain with a delicate flavor and a texture similar to that of couscous; available at natural foods stores

Steps:

  • Heat oil in heavy medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onions and red pepper; sauté until beginning to soften, about 5 minutes. Stir in next 4 ingredients. Add water; bring to boil. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until quinoa is almost tender, about 14 minutes. Add beans and 1/4 cup cilantro; cook uncovered until heated through and liquid is fully absorbed, about 3 minutes. Transfer to bowl; sprinkle with 1/4 cup cilantro and cheese, if desired.

QUINOA AND BLACK BEANS



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Very flavorful alternative to black beans and rice. Quinoa is a nutty grain from South America.

Provided by 3LIONCUBS

Categories     Side Dish     Grain Side Dish Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
¾ cup quinoa
1 ½ cups vegetable broth
1 teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 cup frozen corn kernels
2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir onion and garlic until lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
  • Mix quinoa into onion mixture and cover with vegetable broth; season with cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer until quinoa is tender and broth is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
  • Stir frozen corn into the saucepan, and continue to simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes; mix in the black beans and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 153.3 calories, Carbohydrate 27.8 g, Fat 1.7 g, Fiber 7.8 g, Protein 7.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 516.9 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

BLACK BEAN AND TOMATO QUINOA



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Categories     Bean     Onion     Tomato     Side     Steam     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     High Fiber     Cinco de Mayo     Quinoa     Healthy     Cilantro     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious

Yield Makes 4 (side dish) servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 teaspoons grated lime zest
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon sugar
1 cup quinoa
1 (14- to 15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
2 medium tomatoes, diced
4 scallions, chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Whisk together lime zest and juice, butter, oil, sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4teaspoon pepper in a large bowl.
  • Wash quinoa in 3 changes of cold water in a bowl, draining in a sieve each time.
  • Cook quinoa in a medium pot of boiling salted water (1 tablespoon salt for 2 quarts water), uncovered, until almost tender, about 10 minutes. Drain in sieve, then set sieve in same pot with 1 inch of simmering water (water should not touch bottom of sieve). Cover quinoa with a folded kitchen towel, then cover sieve with a lid (don't worry if lid doesn't fit tightly) and steam over medium heat until tender, fluffy, and dry, about 10 minutes. Remove pot from heat and remove lid. Let stand, still covered with towel, 5 minutes.
  • Add quinoa to dressing and toss until dressing is absorbed, then stir in remaining ingredients and salt and pepper to taste.

QUINOA AND BLACK BEANS



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Make and share this Quinoa and Black Beans recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Pineapple

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 50m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped
3/4 cup uncooked quinoa
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
salt and pepper
1 cup frozen corn kernels
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup lime juice
1 tomatoes, chopped

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the onion and garlic, and saute until lightly browned.
  • Mix quinoa into the saucepan and cover with the broth. Season with cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes,
  • Stir frozen corn into the saucepan, and continue to simmer about 5 minutes until heated through. Mix in the black beans, cilantro and lime juice. Top with chopped tomatoes.

BLACK BEAN QUINOA SALAD



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This quinoa salad with black beans, cilantro, and cucumber is ready in 30 minutes.

Provided by Jennksc

Categories     Salad     Grains     Quinoa Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups water
1 cup quinoa, rinsed
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
¼ cup lime juice
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 ½ cups diced cucumber
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring water and and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  • Whisk olive oil, lime juice, cumin, and 1 teaspoon salt together in a bowl to make dressing.
  • Combine cooled quinoa, black beans, and cucumber in a large bowl. Pour in dressing and toss to coat. Stir in cilantro and season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate or serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263.3 calories, Carbohydrate 32.4 g, Fat 11.5 g, Fiber 7.2 g, Protein 8.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 692.1 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

BLACK BEAN & QUINOA SALAD WITH CILANTRO LIME VINAIGRETTE



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I got this Recipe from "Fed up" on the Veria channel, by Andrea Beaman. It's very easy and actually really tasty! I love it. So healthy too, tons of fiber, and truly a healthy dish. Very filling, I eat it for lunch sometimes by itself. WW friendly.. I use organic ingredients The only difference is, I don;t use meat in it when I make it, she used cooked chopped chicken. I prefer it without, as I usaually pair it with a WW spiced tilapia recipe I found here on Zaar, and goat cheese and scallion stuffed cherry tomatoes, asparagus, or some other veggie.. Yum

Provided by dr_kaley

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 40m

Yield 1/2 cup, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (15 ounce) can black beans
3 cups quinoa, cooked (about 1 cup uncooked makes 3 cups cooked!)
1 red pepper, chopped
1 red onion, minced
1/4 cup cilantro
3 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon agave nectar (or some other natural sweetner)
1/3 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon cumin
salt & pepper

Steps:

  • Cook Quinoa as directed on package (I use Bob's red mill. 1 3/4 cup water and 1 cup dry Quinoa).
  • While Quinoa is cooking, place Cilantro, lime juice, red wine vinegar, agave, olive oil, salt and pepper in a blender or food processor and pulse.
  • Toss finished Quinoa in a large bowl with black beans, red pepper, and onion.
  • Pour cilantro lime vinaigrette over Quinoa salad and let marinate for atleast 30-45 minutes.
  • (Note: I added everything up myself using calorie king- and it can out to be 260cal, 11g fat, 5g fiber per serving).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 504.1, Fat 17.6, SaturatedFat 2.4, Sodium 8, Carbohydrate 70.4, Fiber 11.2, Sugar 1.8, Protein 17.1

BLACK BEAN & CORN QUINOA



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Some vegan quinoa recipes are boring, but this one definitely isn't. My daughter's college asked parents for the best quinoa recipes to use in the dining halls. This healthy quinoa recipe fits the bill. -Lindsay McSweeney, Winchester, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons canola oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 medium sweet red pepper, finely chopped
1 celery rib, finely chopped
2 teaspoons chili powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups vegetable stock
1 cup frozen corn
1 cup quinoa, rinsed
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro, divided

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion, red pepper, celery and seasonings; cook and stir 5-7 minutes or until vegetables are tender., Stir in stock and corn; bring to a boil. Stir in quinoa. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 12-15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed., Add beans and 1/3 cup cilantro; heat through, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle with remaining cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 375 calories, Fat 10g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 668mg sodium, Carbohydrate 60g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 10g fiber), Protein 13g protein.

Tips for Making Quinoa with Black Beans and Cilantro

  • Rinse the quinoa thoroughly before cooking. This will help to remove any saponins, which are bitter-tasting compounds that can be found on the surface of quinoa.
  • Use a vegetable broth or water to cook the quinoa. This will add flavor to the dish and help to keep the quinoa from sticking to the pot.
  • Cook the quinoa according to the package directions. This will usually involve simmering the quinoa in the liquid for about 15 minutes, or until the quinoa is tender and all of the liquid has been absorbed.
  • While the quinoa is cooking, prepare the black beans and cilantro. This can be done by rinsing and draining the black beans, and then chopping the cilantro.
  • Once the quinoa is cooked, fluff it with a fork and then add the black beans, cilantro, and any other desired ingredients. Stir to combine.
  • Serve the quinoa with your favorite toppings. Some popular options include salsa, guacamole, sour cream, and cheese.

Conclusion

Quinoa with black beans and cilantro is a healthy and delicious dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It is a good source of protein, fiber, and vitamins and minerals. This dish is also easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you are looking for a healthy and satisfying meal, give this quinoa dish a try.

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