Lowfat Quinoa And Beans

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Servings: 8 Difficulty: Intermediate
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Mediterranean-style classic side-dish that brings home-style flavor to your table
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Lowfat Quinoa And Beans

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 8 Calories: 384.3

Description

This Mediterranean side-dish features Uncooked quinoa, Chicken broth, de-fatted, Bell pepper;thin sliced, Gr. bell pepper;thin sliced. It delivers hearty, protein-packed satisfaction, aromatic, well-seasoned taste. A reliable recipe that works well for everyday cooking. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. cilantro (coriander) 1 cn Cowpeas; drained and rinsed -use Blackeyes or any other -bean if you cannot find -cowpeas) Freshly gr.
  2. pepper to taste 2 T Olive oil
  3. Cook the quinoa according to directions except use chicken broth instead of water (vegetarians can use vegetable broth).
  4. Set aside.
  5. In the oil, saute the peppers, onions and garlic till softened,
  6. toss in fresh cilantro, rinsed cooked beans and cooked quinoa.
  7. Check for salt.
  8. Serve hot or cold, main dish, side dish, salad or anything.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 384.3kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15.7g25%
Saturated Fat 4.1g21%
Cholesterol 106.8mg36%
Sodium 105.6mg5%
Total Carbohydrate 18.4g7%
Dietary Fiber 3.4g14%
Sugars 3.2g
Protein 35.8g72%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: beans, bell, broth, bunch, chicken, chopped, cloves, coarsely, defatted, fresh, low-fat, lowfat, mediterranean, minced, onion, pepperthin, quinoa, sautéing, side-dish, sliced
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