Quinoa Black Bean And Shrimp Salad Ww Recipes

Steps:

• Combine quinoa, water, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt in medium saucepan and bring to boil.
• Reduce heat and simmer uncovered, 12 minutes. Stir in corn and cook until quinoa is tender, about 2 minutes longer.
• Drain off any excess water and transfer quinoa mixture to large bowl and let cool.
• Spray small nonstick skillet with nonstick spray and set over medium heat. Add shrimp and cook, stirring occasionally, until just opaque in center, about 3 minutes. Add to quinoa mixture.
• Add all remaining ingredients and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt to quinoa mixture. Toss to mix well.

Steps:

• Bring water and and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Set aside to cool.
• Whisk olive oil, lime juice, cumin, and 1 teaspoon salt together in a bowl to make dressing.
• Combine cooled quinoa, black beans, and cucumber in a large bowl. Pour in dressing and toss to coat. Stir in cilantro and season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate or serve immediately.

Steps:

• In medium saucepan, heat oil over medium heat; add onion, bell pepper, jalapeño and garlic.
• Sauté, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are wilted, about 8 minutes.
• Add chili powder, bay leaves, cumin and oregano; sauté, stirring, 1 minute.
• Add beans, broth, salt and pepper. Increase heat to high; bring to a boil and lower heat to medium-low.
• Gently simmer, stirring occasionally, until creamy and tender, about 30 minutes.
• Remove bay leaves; stir in cilantro and serve.
• EACH SERVING (1/2 cup) PROVIDES: 1 Fat, 1/2 Vegetable, 2 Proteins, 5 Optional Calories.
• PER SERVING: 219 Calories, 11 g Protein, 6 g Fat, 32 g Carbohydrate, 23 mg Sodium, 0 mg Cholesterol, 3 g Dietary Fiber; 4 points.