Quinoa & Black Beans

Stir in your favorite jarred salsa for extra zing. Also good the next day for lunch.

Recipe 2 servings, about 1/2 cup each; Active Time: 10 minutes ; Total Time: 30 minutes

INGREDIENTS

1 teaspoon canola oil

1/2 bell pepper, chopped

2 tablespoons chopped red onion

1/2 cup canned black beans, rinsed

2 tablespoons broth, (or water)

1/2 cup hot cooked quinoa

PREPARATION

Heat oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add bell pepper and onion and cook until almost tender. Add beans and broth (or water) to the pan. Cook until heated through. Stir in quinoa.

NUTRITION

Per serving: 162 calories; 4 g fat ( 0 g sat , 2 g mono ); 0 mg cholesterol; 27 g carbohydrates; 0 g added sugars; 6 g protein; 4 g fiber; 60 mg sodium; 224 mg potassium.

Exchanges: 1 1/2 starch, /2 vegetable, 1/2 lean meat, 1/2 fat