Herbed Edamame, Black Beans, and Quinoa Recipe

Name: Herbed Edamame, Black Beans, and Quinoa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/3 cups water; 2/3 cup uncooked quinoa; 1/2 15-ounce can no-salt-added black beans, rinsed and drained; 1 cup frozen shelled edamame, thawed; 2 cups loosely packed spring greens, coarsely chopped; 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 tablespoon olive oil (extra-virgin preferred); 2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano or 3/4 teaspoon dried, crumbled; 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary or 1/8 teaspoon dried, crushed; 1/2 teaspoon bottled minced garlic or 1 medium garlic clove, minced; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 ounces feta cheese, crumbled (about 1/2 cup)

Servings: persons

1 1/3 cups water
2/3 cup uncooked quinoa
1/2 15-ounce can no-salt-added black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup frozen shelled edamame, thawed
2 cups loosely packed spring greens, coarsely chopped
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil (extra-virgin preferred)
2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano or 3/4 teaspoon dried, crumbled
1/2 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary or 1/8 teaspoon dried, crushed
1/2 teaspoon bottled minced garlic or 1 medium garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 ounces feta cheese, crumbled (about 1/2 cup)

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In a medium saucepan, bring the water to a boil over high heat, 3 to 4 minutes.
2
Stir in the quinoa.
3
Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 8 minutes.
4
Stir in the beans and edamame.
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Cook, covered, for 2 minutes, or until the water is evaporated.
6
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, stir together the remaining ingredients except the feta.
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Add the quinoa mixture and the feta, tossing until the spring greens are wilted.
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(Per Serving)
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Calories: 275
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Total Fat: 10.0g
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Saturated: 3.0g
12
Trans: 0.0g
13
Polyunsaturated: 1.5g
14
Monounsaturated: 3.5g
15
Cholesterol: 13mg
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Sodium: 317mg
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Carbohydrates: 32g
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Fiber: 7g
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Sugars: 4g
20
Protein: 14g
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Dietary Exchanges
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2 Starch
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1 Lean Meat
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1 Fat

118

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/3 cups water, 2/3 cup uncooked quinoa, 1/2 15-ounce can no-salt-added black beans, rinsed and drained, 1 cup frozen shelled edamame, thawed, and more.

Yes, Herbed Edamame, Black Beans, and Quinoa 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.

Herbed Edamame, Black Beans, and Quinoa

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