Spicy Quinoa, Bean, and Pepper Salad

Spicy Quinoa, Bean, and Pepper Salad

Incredibly tasty dish that even non-quinoa lovers will love! Add other veggies and peppers to taste. This can be served either hot or cold.

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
55 mins
Yield:
4 servings
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon chile oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 large red bell pepper, chopped
  • ¾ cup red quinoa
  • 1 ½ cups vegetable broth
  • ½ teaspoon chipotle pepper powder, or more to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup frozen corn kernels (Optional)

Directions

Step 1
Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir onion and garlic in hot oil until lightly browned, 5 to 7 minutes; add chopped red pepper and continue to cook and stir until slightly tender, 1 to 2 minutes.

Step 2
Stir quinoa with the onion mixture. Pour vegetable broth into the saucepan; season with chipotle pepper powder and cayenne pepper. Bring the broth to a boil. Cover the saucepan, reduce heat to low, and simmer until the quinoa is tender, about 20 minutes.

Step 3
Stir black beans and corn into the quinoa mixture; simmer until the beans and corn are heated through, about 5 minutes more.

Tips

Cook's Note:

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

309
Calories
4g
Fat
57g
Carbs
14g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 309
% Daily Value *
Total Fat4g 5%
Saturated Fat1g 3%
Sodium588mg 26%
Total Carbohydrate57g 21%
Dietary Fiber13g 46%
Total Sugars7g
Protein14g
Vitamin C63mg 314%
Calcium82mg 6%
Iron4mg 23%
Potassium774mg 16%

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

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

Powered by the ESHA Research Database ? 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved

source by allrecipe

Leave feedback about this

  • Rating