Latin Quinoa

Quinoa is not actually a grain but a seed. It is a complete protein source, containing all nine essential amino acids.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 40 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Latin Quinoa

Cooking Method: Boiling, Sautéing Cuisine: Latin American Courses: Lunch, Main Dish, Vegetarian Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 40 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Quinoa
• 1 can Black Beans
• 1 cup Corn
• 1 piece Red Bell Pepper
• 1 small Red Onion
• 1 bunch Cilantro
• 1 piece Lime
• 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
• 1 teaspoon Cumin
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Pepper

Instructions

1. Rinse the quinoa thoroughly.
2. In a saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil and add the rinsed quinoa. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the quinoa is tender and the water is absorbed.
3. In a separate pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced red onion, red bell pepper, and corn. Cook for 5 minutes until vegetables are tender.
4. Add black beans, cumin, salt, and pepper to the pan with the vegetables. Stir well and cook for another 5 minutes.
5. In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa and the vegetable mixture. Squeeze lime juice over the mixture and toss to combine.
6. Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8g13%

Total Carbohydrate 60g20%

Sugars 2g

Protein 12g24%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.