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Quinoa with Black Beans and Hominy (Giada De Laurentiis) Recipe

Quinoa with Black Beans and Hominy (Giada De Laurentiis) Recipe

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Quinoa with Black Beans and Hominy (Giada De Laurentiis)

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Ingredients:

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1 1/2 cups quinoa
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1/2 tsp kosher salt
zest of 1 large lemon
1/4 cup grapeseed oil
3 tbsp agave nectar
2 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 large limes)
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp ground cumin
1 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
two 15-oz cans hominy, rinsed and drained
1 15- oz can black beans, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 head butter lettuce, leaves separated

Directions:

For the quinoa: In a 2-quart saucepan, bring the quinoa, chicken broth, salt and lemon zest to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat, cover the pot and simmer until the liquid has been absorbed and the quinoa is tender, about 20 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and allow to rest for 10 minutes.
For the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the grapeseed oil, agave, lime
Juice, vinegar, cumin, salt and pepper until smooth.
In a serving bowl, combine the quinoa, hominy, black beans and cilantro. Add the dressing and toss until coated. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon into the lettuce leaves and serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1015.34 Kcal (4251 kJ)
Calories from fat	180.52 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	20.06g	31%
Sodium	842.67mg	35%
Potassium	2081.68mg	44%
Total Carbs	181.37g	60%
Sugars	74.37g	297%
Dietary Fiber	21.7g	87%
Protein	35.02g	70%
Vitamin C	2.7mg	5%
Iron	9.5mg	53%
Calcium	181.9mg	18%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	297.15 Kcal (1244 kJ)
Calories from fat	52.83 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.87g	31%
Sodium	246.62mg	35%
Potassium	609.23mg	44%
Total Carbs	53.08g	60%
Sugars	21.77g	297%
Dietary Fiber	6.35g	87%
Protein	10.25g	70%
Vitamin C	0.8mg	5%
Iron	2.8mg	53%
Calcium	53.2mg	18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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