QUINOA WITH PEPPERS AND BEANS

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Add color to your grains! Quinoa is accented with red bell pepper, black beans and cilantro in this easy dish. From Prevention® Healthy Cooking.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup uncooked quinoa
2 cups organic or reduced sodium vegetable broth
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 tablespoon finely chopped gingerroot
3/4 teaspoon whole cumin seeds
2 medium red bell peppers, diced
1 large onion, chopped
1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup organic or reduced sodium vegetable broth
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Place quinoa in a fine-mesh strainer and rinse under cold running water until water runs clear.
  • In medium saucepan, heat the 2 cups broth to boiling. Stir in quinoa; return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 20 minutes or until quinoa is tender.
  • Meanwhile, in large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add garlic, gingerroot and cumin seeds. Cook and stir 2 minutes or until fragrant. Add bell peppers and onion; cook and stir 8 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir in beans and remaining 1/2 cup broth; cook 2 minutes longer.
  • Fluff quinoa with fork and stir in cilantro. Place in serving bowl and top with pepper mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370, Carbohydrate 63 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 14 g, Protein 14 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 180 mg, Sugar 9 g, TransFat 0 g

Jessica Sandoval
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This recipe was delicious! The quinoa was fluffy and the vegetables were perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this again.


Edrine Legacy
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This dish was a bit too salty for my taste. I would recommend using less salt or omitting it altogether.


Jyoti Sharma
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I've tried this recipe a few times and it's always a success. It's a great way to use up leftover quinoa and it's always delicious.


ridoy ridoy
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This recipe was a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables. They loved the colorful peppers and the sweet corn.


David Campbell
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Meh.


Xxclipzinsane
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This dish was a bit too bland for my taste. I would have liked more flavor from the vegetables or the sauce.


Honey ansari
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


Khalil Farid
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I was able to tone it down by using less chili powder.


Hailey Gray
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I'm not a big fan of quinoa, but this recipe changed my mind. The peppers and beans added so much flavor and texture.


Oluwatosin Okeoghene
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This dish was a great way to use up leftover quinoa and vegetables. It was quick and easy to make, and it tasted great.


Kyle Fletchman
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Not a fan of the roasted red peppers, but everything else was great.


Jitu Hossain
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Easy and delicious! Will definitely make again.


Genesia Astrino
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Loved it!


Oluchi Blessing
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I think it could have used more seasoning or a flavorful sauce.


Heidi Bragg
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit with my family. It's a great way to get a healthy and delicious meal on the table quickly.


Rizwan Mudassir
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The quinoa was perfectly cooked and the vegetables were tender-crisp. The sauce was flavorful and had just the right amount of spice.


Seth Poundz
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This recipe was easy to follow and produced delicious results. I made a few substitutions, using black beans instead of kidney beans and adding a bit of cumin. It was a great success!


Ethan Olivier
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This quinoa dish was a hit! The combination of peppers, beans, and quinoa was flavorful and satisfying. I especially loved the smoky flavor from the roasted red peppers.


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