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

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

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?

Basketball

38 minutes

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.

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