Autumn Quinoa And Butter Beans

[Guest guest]

I know this is an Autumn dish, but I really like it anytime of the year

 

 

Title: Autumn Quinoa And Butter Beans

Categories: Vegetarian

Yield: 4 Servings

 

1/2 c Quinoa

1/4 t cardamom,Ground

2 T Margarine

1/8 t nutmeg,Ground

3/4 c Finely onion,Chopped

1 c sweet potato,Diced

1 T fresh ginger,Minced 1/2 " pieces

3/4 c Orange juice

1 c butternut squash,Diced

2/3 c -Water

2 T Honey

1 1/2 c Cooked/canned butter beans-(drained and rinsed)

1/2 t Salt

1/4 t coriander,Ground

1/4 c cranberries,Chopped

 

Thoroughly rinse the quinoa by placing it in a large bowl and

filling the bowl with cold water. Drain the quinoa and repeat the rinsing and

draining 4 more times; set aside.

 

Melt the margarine in a 2-quart saucepan over medium-high heat. Add

the onion and ginger, and cook, stirring, until the onion is softened.

Stir in the orange juice, water, honey, salt, coriander, cardamom, and nutmeg;

bring to a boil. Stir in the sweet potato and squash; bring to a boil.

Cook, uncovered, 7 minutes. Stir in the butter beans and quinoa, and

return to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, 15 minutes.

Stir in the cranberries; simmer, covered, 5 minutes longer.

 

Calories: 345

Total Fat: 6.7 g

Protein:10.8g

Saturated Fat: 1.3 g

Carbohydrates: 56.0 g

Cholesterol:0

Fiber: 8.8 g

Sodium: 392 mg

 

Source: Wholesome Harvest - by Carol Gelles (ISBN: 0-316-30735-1)

 

 

 

 

 

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[Guest guest]

Thanks...I am always looking for butter bean & lima bean

recipes...this looks like an interesting one!

 

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