Quinoa With Peppers and Beans Recipe

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Quinoa With Peppers and Beans
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Directions:

  1. Place quinoa in a fine-mesh strainer and rinse under cold running water until water runs clear.
  2. 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.
  3. Meanwhile, in large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add garlic, gingerroot and cumin seeds. Cook and stir 2 minutes or until fragrant.
  4. Add bell peppers and onion; cook and stir 8 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
  5. Stir in beans and remaining 1/2 cup broth; cook 2 minutes longer.
  6. Fluff quinoa with fork and stir in cilantro. Place in serving bowl and top with pepper mixture.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 348.87 Kcal (1461 kJ)
Calories from fat 85.64 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.52g 15%
Cholesterol 1.54mg 1%
Sodium 799.59mg 33%
Potassium 726.95mg 15%
Total Carbs 55.8g 19%
Sugars 6.98g 28%
Dietary Fiber 7.25g 29%
Protein 11.19g 22%
Vitamin C 65.9mg 110%
Vitamin A 1.5mg 49%
Iron 29.5mg 164%
Calcium 70.2mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 108.28 Kcal (453 kJ)
Calories from fat 26.58 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.95g 15%
Cholesterol 0.48mg 1%
Sodium 248.18mg 33%
Potassium 225.63mg 15%
Total Carbs 17.32g 19%
Sugars 2.17g 28%
Dietary Fiber 2.25g 29%
Protein 3.47g 22%
Vitamin C 20.5mg 110%
Vitamin A 0.5mg 49%
Iron 9.2mg 164%
Calcium 21.8mg 7%

* 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

  • 7
    Points
  • 9
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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