Quinoa With Beans And Peppers Recipes

SPICY QUINOA, BEAN, AND PEPPER SALAD

Steps:

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

BLACK BEAN & CORN QUINOA

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion, red pepper, celery and seasonings; cook and stir 5-7 minutes or until vegetables are tender., Stir in stock and corn; bring to a boil. Stir in quinoa. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 12-15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed., Add beans and 1/3 cup cilantro; heat through, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle with remaining cilantro.

QUINOA & BLACK BEAN STUFFED PEPPERS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°. In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add quinoa. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until water is absorbed, 10-12 minutes., Meanwhile, cut and discard tops from peppers; remove seeds. Place in a greased 8-in. square baking dish, cut side down. Microwave, uncovered, on high until crisp-tender, 3-4 minutes. Turn peppers cut side up., Reserve 1/3 cup salsa; add remaining salsa to quinoa. Stir in beans, ricotta cheese and 1/4 cup Monterey Jack cheese. Spoon mixture into peppers; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, until filling is heated through, 10-15 minutes. Top with reserved salsa.

PANTRY CURRIED QUINOA WITH GARBANZO BEANS AND ROASTED PEPPERS

Steps:

• Soak raisins in 1 cup warm water in a bowl while you complete remaining steps.
• Heat olive oil in large saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir onion and garlic until onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in curry powder, cumin, cilantro, and ginger and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
• Stir in vegetable broth, garbanzo beans, and quinoa. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low heat, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender, about 20 minutes.
• Drain raisins. Lightly toss quinoa mixture with raisins, roasted red peppers, and toasted almonds. Season with salt.

QUINOA WITH PEPPERS AND BEANS

Steps:

• Place quinoa in a fine-mesh strainer and rinse under cold running water until water runs clear.
• In medium saucepan, heat the 2 cups broth to boiling. Stir in quinoa; return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 20 minutes or until quinoa is tender.
• Meanwhile, in large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add garlic, gingerroot and cumin seeds. Cook and stir 2 minutes or until fragrant. Add bell peppers and onion; cook and stir 8 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir in beans and remaining 1/2 cup broth; cook 2 minutes longer.
• Fluff quinoa with fork and stir in cilantro. Place in serving bowl and top with pepper mixture.

QUINOA WITH BEANS AND PEPPERS

Steps:

• Heat 1 Tbsp. dressing in medium skillet on medium heat. Add onions and chiles; cook 5 min. or until onions are crisp-tender, stirring frequently.
• Add all remaining ingredients, including remaining dressing; stir. Cook 5 min. or until heated through, stirring frequently.

QUINOA WITH PEPPERS AND BEANS

Steps:

• Place quinoa in a fine-mesh strainer and rinse under cold running water until water runs clear.
• In medium saucepan, heat the 2 cups broth to boiling. Stir in quinoa; return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 20 minutes or until quinoa is tender.
• Meanwhile, in large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add garlic, gingerroot and cumin seeds. Cook and stir 2 minutes or until fragrant.
• Add bell peppers and onion; cook and stir 8 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
• Stir in beans and remaining 1/2 cup broth; cook 2 minutes longer.
• Fluff quinoa with fork and stir in cilantro. Place in serving bowl and top with pepper mixture.

PESTO QUINOA WITH WHITE BEANS RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• In a food processor, combine the basil, arugula, ⅓ cup (80 ml) olive oil, the walnuts, lemon juice, ¾ teaspoon salt, the garlic, ¼ teaspoon pepper, and the water, and pulse until smooth. Set aside.
• Heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once the oil begins to shimmer, add the zucchini and cook for 3-4 minutes, until slightly tender. Season with salt and pepper and cook for another 2 minutes, until lightly browned.
• Add the white beans and sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 3-4 more minutes, until the beans begin to crisp. Add the pine nuts and cook for 2-3 more minutes, until toasted.
• Transfer the zucchini mixture to a medium bowl with the quinoa. Add the pesto and stir until well-combined.
• Distribute the quinoa between 4 airtight containers and refrigerate for up to 5 days.
• Nutrition Calories: 1407 Fat: 109 grams Carbs: 135 grams Fiber: 23 grams Sugars: 18 grams Protein: 39 grams
• Enjoy!