Black-Bean and Tomato Quinoa Recipe

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Black-Bean and Tomato Quinoa
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Directions:

  1. Whisk together lime zest and juice, oil, sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4teaspoon pepper in a large bowl.
  2. Wash quinoa in 3 changes of cold water in a bowl, draining in a sieve each time.
  3. Cook quinoa in a medium pot of boiling water, uncovered, until almost tender, about 10 minutes. Drain in sieve, then set sieve in same pot with 1 inch of simmering water (water should not touch bottom of sieve). Cover quinoa with a folded kitchen towel, then cover sieve with a lid (don't worry if lid doesn't fit tightly) and steam over medium heat until tender, fluffy, and dry, about 10 minutes. Remove pot from heat and remove lid. Let stand, still covered with towel, 5 minutes.
  4. Add quinoa to dressing and toss until dressing is absorbed, then stir in remaining ingredients and salt and pepper to taste.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 2325.21 Kcal (9735 kJ)
Calories from fat 386.37 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 42.93g 66%
Cholesterol 3.31mg 1%
Sodium 77.4mg 3%
Potassium 7648.67mg 163%
Total Carbs 375g 125%
Sugars 19.74g 79%
Dietary Fiber 79.78g 319%
Protein 116.42g 233%
Vitamin C 56.2mg 94%
Iron 29.1mg 162%
Calcium 642.9mg 64%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 245.26 Kcal (1027 kJ)
Calories from fat 40.75 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.53g 66%
Cholesterol 0.35mg 1%
Sodium 8.16mg 3%
Potassium 806.77mg 163%
Total Carbs 39.55g 125%
Sugars 2.08g 79%
Dietary Fiber 8.42g 319%
Protein 12.28g 233%
Vitamin C 5.9mg 94%
Iron 3.1mg 162%
Calcium 67.8mg 64%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 49.3
    Points
  • 56
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • cholesterol free,
  • high fiber

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