How to Make a Crockpot Vegetarian Quinoa Dish?

Q: Can I substitute another type of bean for the black beans in this recipe?
A: Yes, you can use kidney beans or chickpeas as a substitute for black beans.

Q: Is it necessary to rinse quinoa before cooking?
A: Yes, rinsing quinoa helps remove its natural coating called saponin, which can make it taste bitter or soapy.

Q: Can I add other vegetables to this dish?
A: Absolutely! Feel free to add vegetables like carrots, zucchini, or spinach to make the dish more nutritious and colorful.

Crockpot Vegetarian Quinoa Delight

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Ingredients:

• 1 cup dry quinoa
• 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 1 jalapeno pepper, minced
• 1 tbsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 cups vegetable broth

Instructions:

1. Rinse quinoa under cold water and drain.
2. In a crockpot, add quinoa, black beans, bell pepper, onion, jalapeno pepper, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and vegetable broth. Stir to combine.
3. Cook on high for 3 hours or until quinoa is tender.
4. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition:

• Calories: 284kcal
• Total Fat: 2g
• Saturated Fat: 0g
• Cholesterol: 0mg
• Sodium: 880mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 56g
• Dietary Fiber: 10g
• Sugar: 5g
• Protein: 12g