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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
Cook Time14 minutes
Course: Bowls, Comfort Food, entrees
Keyword: avocado, beans, dinner, lunch, one pot, quinoa, salsa
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 402kcal

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  • 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.

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Nutrition

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