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Caribbean Quinoa and bean Bowl
Caribbean Quinoa and beans Bowl – A lightened-up, Nutritious Caribbean Quinoa and beans that will keep you satisfied. – So healthy, Tasty and full of flavor.
Course Sides
Cuisine Caribbean
Prep Time 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes minutes
Total Time 40 minutes minutes
Servings 5
Calories 285 kcal
2-4 Tablespoons Canola or cooking oil 2- garlic clove minced ½ medium onion diced 2 small bay leaves 1 sprig fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1 1/2 cup quinoa 1 cup lite coconut milk 1 1/2 cups chicken broth or water 15.5 oz. can red kidney beans rinsed and drained 1 whole scotch bonnet pepper or cayenne pepper 1/4 teaspoons or more 1 teaspoons paprika 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon (optional Salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
Wash Quinoa and drain water from it.
Heat a sauce pan with oil. Then add onions, garlic, paprika, thyme, bay leaves and hot pepper, sauté for about a minute.
Stir in quinoa to the pan , continue stirring for about a minute or 2,
Next add beans , coconut milk, salt, bouillon pepper (if using any )with water .
Bring to a boil reduce heat, and simmer until quinoa is cooked, about 20 minutes or more.
Adjust for salt and pepper. Discard bay leaves Serve warm
Calories: 285 kcal | Carbohydrates: 36 g | Protein: 9 g | Fat: 11 g | Saturated Fat: 3 g | Sodium: 251 mg | Potassium: 422 mg | Fiber: 6 g | Sugar: 2 g | Vitamin A: 215 IU | Vitamin C: 5 mg | Calcium: 46 mg | Iron: 2.6 mg