Fiesta Quinoa and Black Beans

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Fiesta Quinoa and Black Beans

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This hearty main dish has a touch of Mexican flair and makes quinoa a little more fun for the family. It will serve 6 as a side dish.

Tags: Intermediate, 35 mins, Entrées, Beans, Vegetables, Rice & Grains, Healthy Insider's Report 2011, President's Choice Blue Menu, Healthy Insider’s Report 2013, High Fibre, Low in Saturated Fat
Serves: 4
Skill level: Intermediate
Prep time: 5  minutes
Cooking time: 30  minutes
Total: 35 *  minutes
Stand time: 5 minutes

Additional Information

Ingredients

1 tbsp (15 mL) olive oil
1 onion, diced
1 tbsp (15 mL) PC Garlic frozen chopped
1 tbsp (15 mL) chili powder
2 tbsp (25 mL) tomato paste
2 cups (500 mL) PC Blue Menu Chicken Broth
½ tsp (2 mL) salt
1 box (225 g) PC Organics Quinoa
1 can (19 oz/540 mL) PC Blue Menu Black Beans , rinsed and drained

Instructions

  1. In saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat; cook onions and garlic for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring often, or until starting to soften. Add chili powder; cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Add tomato paste; cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add broth and salt. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Stir in quinoa and black beans; reduce heat to low, cover and cook for 20 minutes.
  2. Let stand off heat, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with fork. Serve garnished with lime wedges and coriander sprigs, if desired.

Nutritional Information

Makes 4 servings Per serving:
380 calories
fat 8 g (1 g of it saturated)
sodium 600 mg
carbohydrate 62 g
fibre 13 g
protein 14 g
Low in saturated fat
Very High In Fibre