Autumn Quinoa & Butter Beans Recipe

Name: Autumn Quinoa & Butter Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup quinoa; 2 tablespoons margarine; ¾ cup finely chopped onion; 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger; ¾ cup orange blossom water; 2 tablespoons honey; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon ground coriander; ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom; ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 cup diced sweet potato (1/2-inch pieces); 1 cup diced butternut squash (1/2-inch pieces); 1 ½ cups canned butter beans (drained and rinsed); ¼ cup chopped cranberries

Servings: persons

½ cup quinoa
2 tablespoons margarine
¾ cup finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
¾ cup orange blossom water
2 tablespoons honey
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground coriander
¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup diced sweet potato (1/2-inch pieces)
1 cup diced butternut squash (1/2-inch pieces)
1 ½ cups canned butter beans (drained and rinsed)
¼ cup chopped cranberries

1
Melt the margarine in a 2-quart saucepan over medium-high heat.
2
Add the onion and ginger, and cook, stirring, until the onion is softened.
3
Stir in the orange juice, water, honey, salt, coriander, cardamom, and nutmeg; bring to a boil.
4
Stir in the sweet potato and squash; bring to a boil.
5
Cook, uncovered, 7 minutes.
6
Stir in the butter beans and quinoa, and return to a boil.
7
Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, 15 minutes.
8
Stir in the cranberries; simmer, covered, 5 minutes longer.

1134

kcal

Calories

115

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cup quinoa, 2 tablespoons margarine, ¾ cup finely chopped onion, 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger, and more.

Yes, Autumn Quinoa & Butter Beans falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Autumn Quinoa & Butter Beans

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