Mexican Style Quinoa and Black Beans Recipe With Nutrition Data and Calorie Count

Mexican Style Quinoa and Black Beans

A yummy, healthy main dish with black beans and quinoa.

Yields:

4 servings

Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

30 mins

Meal Type:

Main Dish

Rating:

Ingredients

1 cup quinoa
1 cup black beans
1 cup tomatoes, diced
1/4 cup chopped red onion
0.12 cup cilantro
1/2 lime yields lime
1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp garlic, minced
1 tbsp olive oil
1 cup chopped green pepper
1 1/2 cups water

Directions

Rinse raw quinoa in cold water. Use a coffee filter so the seeds do not slip through a sieve.
Put a cup rinsed quinoa and 1 and 1/2 cups water in pot. Bring to a boil and lower heat. Cover and cook on low for 15 minutes.
Chop all vegetables and place in glass bowl.
Add olive oil and canned tomatoes.
Blend quinoa with the mixture and add cumin.
Squeeze lime into mixture. Garnish with cilantro.
Let chill until mixture has "set" (about 10-15 minutes).
Eat and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 serving

Daily Values

Calories

Amount Per Serving 378

% Daily Value*

Total Fat

Amount Per Serving 6.71g

% Daily Value 9%
- Saturated Fat
  
  Amount Per Serving 0.93g
- Trans Fat
  
  Amount Per Serving 0g
- Polyunsaturated Fat
  
  Amount Per Serving 1.706g
- Monounsaturated Fat
  
  Amount Per Serving 3.225g
Cholesterol

Amount Per Serving 0mg

% Daily Value 0%
Sodium

Amount Per Serving 257mg

% Daily Value 11%
Total Carbohydrate

Amount Per Serving 65.09g

% Daily Value 24%
- Dietary Fiber
  
  Amount Per Serving 10.7g
  
  % Daily Value 38%
- Total Sugars
  
  Amount Per Serving 2.51g
  
  Includes -g Added Sugars
Protein

Amount Per Serving 16.97g

Nutrients Declaration Requirement

Vitamin A

Amount Per Serving 2mcg

% Daily Value 0%
Vitamin C

Amount Per Serving 40mg

% Daily Value 44%
Vitamin D

Amount Per Serving -mcg

% Daily Value -%
Calcium

Amount Per Serving 8mg

% Daily Value 1%
Iron

Amount Per Serving 38mg

% Daily Value 211%
Potassium

Amount Per Serving 1192mg

% Daily Value 25%

Nutrition summary:

Calories 378 KCal
Fat 6.71 g
Carbs 65.09 g
Protein 16.97 g

There are 378 calories in 1 serving of Mexican Style Quinoa and Black Beans.

How long would it take to burn off 378 KCal?
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Cycling (10 MPH)	52 minutes
Jogging	30 minutes
Running	25 minutes
Swimming (crawl, moderate pace)	37 minutes
Walking	43 minutes
Weight Training	43 minutes
Values estimated based on person weighing 160 lbs.