Bean and Quinoa Stew
This white bean and quinoa stew is hearty and super herbaceous! The rich broth is made with crushed tomatoes, herbs and smoked paprika. Each bite is brimming with flavorful veggies, meaty white beans and nutritious quinoa.
Ingredients
- 3 carrots peeled and cut in half-moons
- 2 sweet potatoes peeled and cut in half-moons
- 15 oz white beans can drained
- 1 cup quinoa
- 6 cups water
- 15 oz crushed tomatoes can
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp italian seasoning
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tsp fresh parsley chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme
- black and crushed red pepper to taste
- fresh thyme and parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot add water, carrots and sweet potatoes and bring to a boil.
- Add white beans, dry spices and tomatoes and boil for 10 minutes until veggies are getting soft.
- Add rinsed quinoa (leftover or frozen quinoa will work too and will cut down cooking time by 10 minutes).
- Cook for 20 minutes, stirring often, until you see the quinoa has released its little spiral germ.
- Garnish with herbs and pepper.
Nutrition
Calories: 245kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 11gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.2gSodium: 564mgPotassium: 1053mgFiber: 11gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 16173IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 157mgIron: 5mg
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