Quinoa and Black Beans

Description

ChupaNote: not enough spice/bam in this for me. Next time I'll add red pepper flakes to oil, or a hot pepper to the bell pepper or use an extra spicy salsa. Stir in your favorite jarred salsa for extra zing. Also good the next day for lunch.

• Source: Eating Well This Week
• Formatted by Chupa Babi in MC: 06.26.07
• Active time: 10 minutes | Total time: 30 minutes
• Makes 2 servings, about ½ cup each

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon canola oil
• ½ bell pepper, chopped
• 2 tablespoons chopped red onion
• ½ cup canned black beans, rinsed
• 2 tablespoons broth (or water)
• ½ cup hot cooked quinoa

Procedures

1. Heat oil in a small saucepan over medium heat.
2. Add bell pepper and onion and cook until almost tender.
3. Add beans and broth (or water) to the pan.
4. Cook until heated through.
5. Stir in quinoa.

Nutritional information

Per serving:

• 162 calories | 4g fat (0g sat, 2g mono) | 0mg cholesterol | 27g carbohydrate | 6g protein | 4g fiber | 60mg sodium | 224mg potassium
• Carbohydrate servings: 2
• 3 pts