Black Bean Recipes

Crispy Southwestern Quinoa and Chick’n Burritos

Jan 29, 2012 |

January 29, 2012
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It’s not often that I tell you that you really have to try a recipe…but you really have to try this one.   It reminds me a bit of something you would get at a restaurant and later find out that it has 800 calories and 30 grams of fat.  In fact, it was so yummy [...]

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Quinoa Burger Recipe

Nov 17, 2011 |

November 17, 2011
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Ready for a great quinoa burger recipe?  This one just may be my favorite.  Not only did it get a great score in taste, it also held up very well.  As in put your quinoa burger on the grill well. Ok, I haven’t actually tried grilling these but I will next summer. Although it is [...]

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Quinoa Salad with Black Beans

Oct 25, 2011 |

October 25, 2011
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Quinoa salad recipes are my go to meals when I’m short on time and trying to eat healthy. Often I will make a huge quinoa salad on Sunday afternoon, not for a meal that day but to have in the fridge during the week.  That way if I get busy I can grab a quick [...]

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Black Bean and Quinoa Burgers

Oct 22, 2011 |

October 22, 2011
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This weekend, I had a craving for a really good veggie burger – but not just any veggie burger would do! I wanted a bun worthy patty that not only stuck together, but also scored big in the taste department. These black bean and quinoa burgers really fit the bill. I will have to say [...]

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Quinoa Tostadas with Avocado Sauce

Sep 27, 2011 |

September 27, 2011
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If you have been following the chatter on Facebook you know I have finally gone insane. Not only am I doing P90x (despite the fact that I haven’t worked out regularly in um…..six years) – I am also doing it while switching to a 100% plant based diet.  I know I promised to post these [...]

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Mexican Quinoa

Sep 12, 2011 |

September 12, 2011
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I can’t say what my favorite thing is about this Mexican Quinoa Salad was.  The taste was fabulous, but I really loved the texture too.  And, of course I love how colorful it is.  Colorful dishes make me smile because I know getting a pretty picture will be easy. At the end of the day, [...]

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Black Bean Cakes with Chipotle Remoulade and Roasted Corn Salsa

Jun 27, 2011 |

June 27, 2011
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Today, I’ve got a great recipe for black bean cakes to share with you!  This recipe is a bit different than anything I’ve ever tried before. Now, if you have been around long at all you know that I love any type of quinoa patties, veggie burger recipe and of course black bean recipes.  So [...]

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Vegetarian Burrito Recipe

Jun 7, 2011 |

June 7, 2011
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I’ve always loved Mexican food and now that I’m a vegetarian that hasn’t changed a bit.  Today, I’ve got a great vegetarian burrito recipe that is easy to make and comes together much quicker than you would expect.  I actually made the filling ahead of time and then when I was ready to cook them [...]

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Stuffed Poblano Peppers with Quinoa and Chipotle Sauce

Apr 24, 2011 |

April 24, 2011
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I’ve always loved stuffed poblano peppers. There is something about the subtle heat and the way they lend themselves to complex flavors. So, when I picked up a copy of Power Foods I was extremely happy to see a stuffed poblano pepper recipe that was…. shocking… stuffed with quinoa. I’ve always bought cookbooks and I [...]

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Black Bean, Corn and Edamame Vegan Quinoa Salad

Apr 16, 2011 |

April 16, 2011
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Today I’m going to share an amazing vegan quinoa salad with you that I’ve adapted from Raising the Salad Bar.  As far as quinoa recipes go, this is is one I would rank up there in my top 20. But first and update about what I’ve been up to. I don’t know about you but [...]

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Corn and Quinoa Cakes

Mar 1, 2011 |

March 1, 2011
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It’s no secret that I love to try new things in the kitchen, especially when it comes to quinoa recipes.  Today I am going to share something a little different than my normal recipes – quinoa cakes!  Now, this is not a dish I would make every day because it isn’t especially fast.  In fact, [...]

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Quinoa and Black Beans

Feb 23, 2011 |

February 23, 2011
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  Today I thought I would share with you my quinoa and black beans recipe!  This is a healthier alternative to white rice and beans, and also happens to be absolutely delicious.  I don’t even like rice and beans and I really enjoy this quinoa recipe.  My mom, on the other hand, LOVES rice and [...]

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An Amazing Black Bean Recipe!

Feb 19, 2011 |

February 19, 2011

If you are looking for a great black bean recipe, you are in for a treat.  Last night I had family over and made a dish that was inspired by a recipe that I saw in Fine Cooking.    I previously mentioned that they had a section in their Feb/March issue that focused on grains.  One [...]

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Healthy Hummus Recipe

Feb 19, 2011 |

February 19, 2011

I am always looking for healthy recipes that are easy to make and also delicious.  Today I thought I would share a healthy hummus recipe that I came up with this weekend!  Unlike most of my hummus recipes, this one has absolutely no oil in it.  But, that doesn’t mean that I’ve skimmed on taste!  [...]

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A Great Quinoa Side Dish – Quinoa with Pine Nuts and Red Pepper

Feb 14, 2011 |

February 14, 2011

Today I thought I would share a new favorite quinoa side dish with you.  It is actually filling enough for  a main course – especially if you decide to add in the black beans and cheese!  This quinoa recipe was actually one I came up with on a lazy Saturday afternoon.  The weather was beautiful [...]

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Quinoa Stuffed Peppers

Jan 11, 2011 |

January 11, 2011

How are your New Year’s resolutions going? Now that we are 11 days into 2011, I must admit that I’m doing great on some accounts and terrible on others.  While I’ve been doing ok with clean eating, my workout plans have been derailed thanks to the fact that everyone has been sick around here.  One [...]

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