Black Bean-Quinoa Salad With Basil-Lemon Dressing Recipe

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Black Bean-Quinoa Salad With Basil-Lemon Dressing
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Directions:

  1. Combine quinoa and vegetable broth in a saucepan; bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  2. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes or until broth is absorbed and quinoa is tender. Remove from heat.
  3. Place tofu on several layers of paper towels; cover with additional paper towels. Let stand 5 minutes.
  4. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  5. Add tofu; sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Sauté tofu 9 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from heat; cool completely.
  6. Combine remaining 2 tablespoons oil, remaining 1 teaspoon salt, basil, and next 6 ingredients (through garlic) in a large bowl; stir with a whisk until blended.
  7. Stir in quinoa.
  8. Cook lima beans according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.
  9. Cool completely.
  10. Add the lima beans, tofu, chopped tomato, green onions, chopped carrot, and black beans to quinoa mixture; stir gently to combine.
  11. Store, covered, in refrigerator until ready to serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 221.98 Kcal (929 kJ)
Calories from fat 68.85 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.65g 12%
Cholesterol 2.92mg 1%
Sodium 718.27mg 30%
Potassium 537.05mg 11%
Total Carbs 32.45g 11%
Sugars 4.89g 20%
Dietary Fiber 4.32g 17%
Protein 7.37g 15%
Vitamin C 15.3mg 25%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 2.5mg 14%
Calcium 52mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 107.27 Kcal (449 kJ)
Calories from fat 33.27 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.7g 12%
Cholesterol 1.41mg 1%
Sodium 347.1mg 30%
Potassium 259.53mg 11%
Total Carbs 15.68g 11%
Sugars 2.36g 20%
Dietary Fiber 2.09g 17%
Protein 3.56g 15%
Vitamin C 7.4mg 25%
Iron 1.2mg 14%
Calcium 25.1mg 5%

* 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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Weightwatchers Points

  • 4.3
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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