Solid base recipe for quinoa. Be willing to experiment with the flavors. This would do better if you steamed the quinoa at the end of the cooking. Steaming results in fluffier quinoa, which is much better with quinoa salads.
Energy-Revving Quinoa
This meatless meal of Energy-Revving Quinoa keeps you energized between meals or after a workout.
Yield: Makes 1 serving (serving size: 1 1/2 cups)
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Nutritional Information
Amount per serving
- Calories: 337
- Fat: 8.2g
- Saturated fat: 1.1g
- Monounsaturated fat: 4.2g
- Polyunsaturated fat: 2.4g
- Protein: 14g
- Carbohydrate: 53g
- Fiber: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0.0mg
- Iron: 4mg
- Sodium: 165mg
- Calcium: 88mg
Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1/3 cup canned low-sodium black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 small tomato, chopped
- 1 scallion, sliced
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of freshly ground black pepper
Preparation
- In a medium bowl, gently toss all ingredients to combine.
Energy-Revving Quinoa Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Main Dishes, Snacks
- CONVENIENCE: Quick/Easy
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Rice/Grains
- DIETARY CONSIDERATION: Low Cholesterol, Meatless
- PUBLICATION: Health
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