How to Make Spicy Quinoa, Bean, and Pepper Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a healthy and flavorful dish to add to your recipe rotation? Look no further than this Spicy Quinoa, Bean, and Pepper Salad. Packed with protein, fiber, and bold flavors, this salad is a great option for a satisfying and nutritious meal.

Quinoa is a nutrient-rich grain that is high in protein and contains all nine essential amino acids. It's also a great source of fiber, iron, and magnesium, making it a fantastic addition to any diet. When combined with beans and peppers, ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon chile oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 large red bell pepper, chopped
  • ¾ cup red quinoa
  • 1 ½ cups vegetable broth
  • ½ teaspoon chipotle pepper powder, or more to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup frozen corn kernels (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir onion and garlic in hot oil until lightly browned, 5 to 7 minutes; add chopped red pepper and continue to cook and stir until slightly tender, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Stir quinoa with the onion mixture. Pour vegetable broth into the saucepan; season with chipotle pepper powder and cayenne pepper. Bring the broth to a boil. Cover the saucepan, reduce heat to low, and simmer until the quinoa is tender, about 20 minutes.
  • Stir black beans and corn into the quinoa mixture; simmer until the beans and corn are heated through, about 5 minutes more.
  • Nutrition

    309 cal.

    • Total Fat: 4g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 588mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 57g
    • Dietary Fiber: 13g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 14g
    • Vitamin C: 63mg
    • Calcium: 82mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 774mg