One Pot Quinoa and Beans with Avocado Salsa
This one pot meal is perfect for a fast lunch or dinner when time is of the essence but you don't want to sacrifice nutrition or flavor.
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time14 minutes mins
Course: Bowls, Comfort Food, entrees
Keyword: avocado, beans, dinner, lunch, one pot, quinoa, salsa
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 402kcal
Quinoa:
- 1 tsp coriander seeds
- 1 tbsp cumin seeds
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 1/2 cups quinoa rinsed
- 3 cups water
- 1 15 ounce can of pink beans drained and rinsed
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 bunch arugula washed
Salsa:
- 1 avocado cut into chunks
- 1 tomato diced
- 4 green onions chopped fine
- 1 jalapeño diced
- 2 limes zested and juiced
- 3 tbsp toasted pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
- salt and pepper to taste
In a saucepan, add the coriander, cumin seeds, garlic, and tomato sauce. Cook for 1 minute over medium heat.
Add the quinoa, water, and salt. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for about 10 minutes. Add the beans and stir. Continue cooking until the quinoa has absorbed all the liquid, about 5-10 minutes more.
Add the arugula and stir. Cover and turn off the heat. Let sit for 5 minutes with the cover on.
Meanwhile, make the salsa in a small bowl and set aside.
After 5 minutes, fluff the quinoa mix with a fork and scoop into bowls. Top with the salsa and serve immediately.
Calories: 402kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 459mg | Potassium: 1036mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 810IU | Vitamin C: 31mg | Calcium: 98mg | Iron: 6mg