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Reduced Sodium Quinoa, Kale and Black Beans

Bush's® Reduced Sodium Black Beans, quinoa and kale come together in this savory dish accented with almonds, dried cranberries and a dash of Moroccan seasonings. Created by Bonnie Taub-Dix, Ma, RD, CDN, it’s deliciously different.

  • Prep Time

    5 Mins

  • Cook Time

    25 Mins

  • Serves

    8

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Reduced-sodium Quinoa Kale and Black Beans

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Ingredients

Serves: 8
  • 1 can (15 oz) Bush's® Reduced Sodium Black Beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup uncooked quinoa
  • ¼ cup slivered almonds
  • 3 cups fresh kale, chopped
  • ½ cup dried cranberries
  • 3 Tbsp olive oil
  • ¾ tsp Moroccan seasoning (may substitute Smoked Paprika for Moroccan seasoning)

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Cooking Instructions

  1. 1
    BOIL

    Bring 2 cups of water to boil in medium pot with tight-fitting lid. Add quinoa and return to boil.

    • Water

    • Quinoa

  2. 2
    SIMMER

    Cover, reduce heat and simmer about 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and set aside.

    • 3
      TOAST

      In non-stick pan, lightly toast almonds for about 5 minutes. Set aside.

      • Almonds

    • 4
      COMBINE

      In medium bowl combine quinoa, almonds, kale, beans, cranberries, olive oil and seasoning. Mix and serve.

      • Almonds

      • Kale

      • 1 can of beans

      • Cranberries

      • Oil

      • Moroccan seasoning

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