Skinny Quinoa with Black Beans [ Points Plus: 5 ]

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Yields : 4 servings | Serving size: 1 cup | Calories: 201 | Old Points: 4 | Points Plus: 5 | Total Fat: 4 g | Saturated Fats: 0 g | Trans Fats: 0 g | Cholesterol: 0 mg | Sodium: 204 mg | Carbohydrates: 33 g | Dietary fiber: 7 g | Sugars: 3 g | Protein: 7 g

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium sweet or yellow onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3/4 cup quinoa (uncooked), rinsed (red or white will work)
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans(low sodium preferred), drained and rinsed
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (more or less to taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • Kosher or sea salt to taste
  • 1 (4.5 ounce) can diced green chilis
  • 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup freshly chopped cilantro
  • 1 3/4 cup vegetable broth, low sodium

Directions

  1. In a large skillet add ..

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