Quinoa Black Bean Recipe

If you are like me, the number one reason that you choose to eat quinoa is for health reasons.  Yes, its delicious and versatile and that is why you choose it over other healthy fare.  But ultimately, your goal is to eat healthy - otherwise you would be reaching for beer and pizza or a greasy burger.  A great way to enjoy quinoa is with black beans.  With quinoa, you get a complete source of protein.  Add in black beans and you get more protein and you just about meet your entire day's requirements for fiber.  This protein/fiber duo will keep your body running smoothly, your blood sugar stable and your energy levels high.


Do you have a favorite quinoa black bean recipe?  Today I thought I would share mine with you as well as some others from around the web.


Now to get started, here is my favorite black bean recipe.  Yes, I know you are going to say, "Oh, I don't need that.  I always buy canned black beans."

To which I would say, why bother eating healthy if you are going to load your body up with toxic BPA.  Bisphenol A is a plastic compound that is found in everything from foil to plastic, and yes.  Cans.  Just about all of them. Over 130 studies have linked them to breast cancer and other disease.  Stay away!  Convenience is nice, but in this case just not worth it.  As an added bonus, your efforts will also save you some cash.

END OF RANT

Ok, here is my favorite quinoa and black beans recipe.  It is so tasty, my mom swears that its one of her favorites.  Pressed for time?  Cook the quinoa and black beans ahead of time so throwing together this quinoa black bean recipe is a snap.


Want to find another quinoa black bean recipe?  Here are some from around the web!

Curried Black Bean and Sweet Potato Skillet | Clean & Delicious ...

This is dish is gonna make you wanna put on your feel good shoes and dance because it is made up of one power house ingredient after the next… we've got Swiss chard, black beans, quinoa, sweet potatoes, onions and garlic! This is definietely a ... I would love to hear what you guys would most like to see demonstrated in a video so I'm gonna tell you what recipes I've been thinking about and you tell me what you think!! Here are the options: How-to Roast a Turkey, ...

Publish Date: 09/20/2008 13:08

http://cleananddelicious.com/2008/09/20/curried_black_bean_and_sweet_p/

Quinoa Black Bean Salad « Eating Clean Recipes

I'm fighting the winter blahs with this quinoa and black bean salad recipe that's dressed with a bright and fresh lime and ancho chile vinaigrette. I made the dressing with equal parts lime juice and extra virgin olive oil, ...

Publish Date: 02/21/2011 17:20

http://eatingcleanrecipes.com/2011/02/recipe-quinoa-black-bean-salad/

Chipotle Quinoa with Corn and Black Beans — Following In My Shoes ...

A friend from an online mom's group shared the following recipe a few weeks ago; since I adore quinoa, I quickly added it to my meal plan and prepared it last Wednesday. Oh. My. Word. This may be one of.

Publish Date: 03/07/2011 18:43

http://followinginmyshoes.com/healthy-living/recipes/black-bean-and-chipotle-quinoa-salad/