Quinoa with Black Beans

Name: Quinoa with Black Beans
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 cup uncooked quinoa; 2 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32 oz carton); 1 cup Progresso™ black beans (from 15 oz can), drained, rinsed; 1/2 cup frozen corn, thawed (from 12 oz bag); 1 small tomato, chopped (1/2 cup); 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 4 medium green onions, chopped (1/4 cup); 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; 1 clove garlic, finely chopped; 1/4 teaspoon salt

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Prep 30 min
Total 30 min
Ingredients 10
Servings 8

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Progresso™ beans and corn provide a simple addition to this flavorful quinoa - a tasty side dish.

by Qué Rica Vida Cocina

Updated Nov 2, 2016

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Ingredients

1 cup uncooked quinoa
2 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32 oz carton)
1 cup Progresso™ black beans (from 15 oz can), drained, rinsed
1/2 cup frozen corn, thawed (from 12 oz bag)
1 small tomato, chopped (1/2 cup)
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
4 medium green onions, chopped (1/4 cup)
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

1

Rinse quinoa thoroughly by placing in a fine-mesh strainer and holding under cold running water until water runs clear; drain well.
2

In 2-quart saucepan, heat broth to boiling. Add quinoa; reduce heat to low. Cover; simmer 15 to 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
3

Fluff quinoa with fork. Stir in remaining ingredients. Cook uncovered about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly heated.

Expert Tips

tip 1
Quinoa is high in protein, low in fat and cooks quickly, making it a great grain to use.
tip 2
As is, this recipe works well as a side dish; to make it a main dish, double the serving size.

Nutrition Information

165.9 Calories, 1.9g Total Fat, 7.4g Protein, 30.9g Total Carbohydrate, 1.9g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 165.9

Calories from Fat: 30

Total Fat: 1.9g; 3%

Saturated Fat: 0.2g; 1%

Trans Fat: 0g

Cholesterol: 0mg; 0%

Sodium: 628.1mg; 26%

Potassium: 257.7mg; 7%

Total Carbohydrate: 30.9g; 10%

Dietary Fiber: 4.7g; 19%

Sugars: 1.9g

Protein: 7.4g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 10%; 10%

Vitamin C: 10.10%; 10%

Calcium: 3.50%; 4%

Iron: 10.40%; 10%

Exchanges:

2 1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1/2 Fat;

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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.