Herbed Edamame, Black Beans, and Quinoa
- 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)
- In a medium saucepan, bring the water to a boil over high heat, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Stir in the quinoa.
- Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 8 minutes.
- Stir in the beans and edamame.
- Cook, covered, for 2 minutes, or until the water is evaporated.
- Meanwhile, in a large bowl, stir together the remaining ingredients except the feta.
- Add the quinoa mixture and the feta, tossing until the spring greens are wilted.
- (Per Serving)
- Calories: 275
- Total Fat: 10.0g
- Saturated: 3.0g
- Trans: 0.0g
- Polyunsaturated: 1.5g
- Monounsaturated: 3.5g
- Cholesterol: 13mg
- Sodium: 317mg
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 7g
- Sugars: 4g
- Protein: 14g
- Dietary Exchanges
- 2 Starch
- 1 Lean Meat
- 1 Fat
water, quinoa, salt, spring greens, lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, fresh oregano, fresh rosemary, garlic, salt, feta cheese
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/herbed-edamame-black-beans-and-quinoa-375669 (may not work)