Quinoa and Black Beans

Quinoa and Black Beans - 27g Carbs, 4g Fiber

3 pts Makes 2 servings, about 1/2 cup each ACTIVE TIME: 10 minutes TOTAL TIME: 30 minutes EASE OF PREPARATION: Easy

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

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

NUTRITION INFORMATION: Per serving: 162 calories; 4 g fat (0 g sat, 2 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 27 g carbohydrate; 6 g protein; 4 g fiber; 60 mg sodium; 224 mg potassium. 2 Carbohydrate Servings

Source: EatingWell This Week Formatted by Chupa Babi in MC: 06.26.07

Stir in your favorite jarred salsa for extra zing. Also good the next day for lunch.

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.

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