How many calories are in Quinoa and Black Bean Salad?

One serving has 173 kcal. The recipe makes 6 servings (1 cup (254g) each).

How much protein is in Quinoa and Black Bean Salad?

7 g of protein per serving, with 27 g of carbohydrates and 5 g of fat.

What do I need to make Quinoa and Black Bean Salad?

14 ingredients: 1/2 cup quinoa (dry), 1 1/2 cups water, 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, 3 teaspoons lime juice, 1/4 teaspoon cumin and 1/4 teaspoon coriander (ground, dried cilantro seeds) ….

Quinoa and Black Bean Salad

Name: Quinoa and Black Bean Salad
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup quinoa (dry); 1 1/2 cups water; 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil; 3 teaspoons lime juice; 1/4 teaspoon cumin; 1/4 teaspoon coriander (ground, dried cilantro seeds); 2 tablespoons cilantro (chopped); 2 scallions (medium, minced); 1 can black beans, low-sodium (15.5 ounce can, rinsed and drained); 2 cups tomato (chopped); 1 red bell pepper (medium, chopped); 1 green bell pepper (medium, chopped); 2 green chiles (minced, to taste); black pepper (to taste)

Quinoa (pronounced "KEEN-wah") is a whole grain with origins in South America. It is combined in this recipe with black beans, savory vegetables, and spices .

173kcal per serving

7 gprotein

27 gcarbohydrates

5 gfat

6servings (1 cup (254g))

Ingredients

1/2 cup quinoa (dry) nutrition facts
1 1/2 cups water
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil nutrition facts
3 teaspoons lime juice nutrition facts
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon coriander (ground, dried cilantro seeds)
2 tablespoons cilantro (chopped) nutrition facts
2 scallions (medium, minced)
1 can black beans, low-sodium (15.5 ounce can, rinsed and drained) nutrition facts
2 cups tomato (chopped) nutrition facts
1 red bell pepper (medium, chopped) nutrition facts
1 green bell pepper (medium, chopped) nutrition facts
2 green chiles (minced, to taste)
black pepper (to taste) nutrition facts

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Nutrition facts per serving

Nutrient	Per serving	% DV
Calories	173 kcal
Total fat	5 g	6%
Saturated fat	1 g	5%
Cholesterol	0 mg	0%
Sodium	112 mg	5%
Total carbohydrates	27 g	10%
Dietary fiber	8 g	29%
Total sugars	4 g
Added sugars	0 g	0%
Protein	7 g	14%
Vitamin D	0 µg	0%
Calcium	50 mg	4%
Iron	3 mg	17%
Potassium	554 mg	12%

Nutrition analysis per serving as published by USDA with the recipe. % DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults.

Directions

Wash hands with soap and water.
Rinse the quinoa in cold water. Boil water in a saucepan, and then add the quinoa.
Return to boil, and then simmer until the water is absorbed, 10 to 15 minutes. Cool for 15 minutes.
While quinoa is cooking, mix olive oil, lime juice, cumin, coriander, chopped cilantro, and scallions in a small bowl, and set aside.
Combine chopped vegetables with the black beans in a large bowl, and set aside.
Once quinoa has cooled, combine all ingredients and mix well.
Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

Learn more about: Herbs Onions Tomatoes Bell Peppers

Source

Delicious Heart-Healthy Latino Recipes/ Platillos Latinos Sabrosos y Saludables US Department of Health and Human Services National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute

Published on USDA MyPlate Kitchen (www.myplate.gov/recipes/quinoa-and-black-bean-salad, retired by USDA in January 2026; archived copy). A work of the US federal government, in the public domain.

General nutrition information, not medical advice.