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One Pot Beans, Greens and Grains (Quinoa, Collard Greens & Beans)
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One Pot Beans, Greens and Grains (Quinoa, Collard Greens & Beans)

30 minServes 4Nutri-Score A€
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Ingredients

4 people
  • water or brothOther420 ml
  • quinoa (rinsed)Grains170 g
  • saltSpices5 g
  • black pepper (freshly ground)Spices2 g
  • canned beans (rinsed and drained)Pantry400 g
  • garlic (grated)Produce1 piece
  • extra-virgin olive oilPantry30 ml
  • collard greens (tough stems removed, chopped)Produce1 piece
  • lemon (zested and juiced)Produce1 piece

per serving

Nutrition

260kcal

Carbs
36 g
Proteins
10 g
Fat
9 g
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Tools

  • Stockpot
  • Grater
  • Mixing bowl

step by step

Method

  1. Simmer the quinoa

    • Bring the water or broth and quinoa to a boil in a large pot with a generous pinch of salt and pepper.
    • Cover, reduce the heat to low and simmer.
    Step 1
  2. Prepare the beans and greens

    • Rinse the beans and toss them with the grated garlic, olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper.
    • Remove the tough stems from the collard greens and chop them.
    Step 2
  3. Cook the greens on top

    • Scatter the chopped greens over the quinoa and season well.
    • Cover and cook until the quinoa is tender.
    Step 3
  4. Add the beans and rest

    • Remove the pot from the heat and spoon the beans over the top.
    • Cover and let sit.
    Step 4
  5. Finish and serve

    • Finish with lemon zest, a squeeze of lemon juice and more salt and pepper to taste.
    Step 5