Description
Explore creative options for a Thanksgiving dinner that breaks from tradition.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups quinoa
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 cup chopped vegetables (carrots, bell peppers, zucchini)
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water.
- In a saucepan, combine quinoa and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
- In a skillet, sauté chopped vegetables until tender.
- Add black beans, corn, cumin, and paprika to the skillet. Cook for 5 minutes.
- Fluff quinoa with a fork and combine with the vegetable mixture.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh cilantro.
Notes
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated.
- Feel free to add your favorite vegetables.
- Great as a side or main dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: alternate thanksgiving dinner ideas