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Autumn Quinoa Butter Beans Recipe

Warm up your autumn with this vibrant and flavorful quinoa and butter bean recipe! Sweet potatoes and butternut squash blend beautifully with warming spices like coriander and cardamom, creating a comforting and delicious meal. Skip the quinoa rinse – we've got you covered! This recipe is perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or a festive fall gathering.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 290.4 kcal
Protein 15g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Autumn Quinoa Butter Beans

  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 2 tablespoons margarine
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
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  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 cup cubed sweet potato
  • 1 cup cubed butternut squash
  • 1 (15 ounce) can butter beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1 cup water
  • non-stick cooking spray (optional)

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How to Make Autumn Quinoa Butter Beans

  1. Melt 2 tablespoons of margarine in a 2-quart saucepan over medium-high heat.
  2. Add 1/2 cup chopped onion and 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger, and cook, stirring frequently, until the onion is softened (about 5 minutes).
  3. Stir in 1/2 cup orange juice, 1 cup water, 2 tablespoons honey, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon ground coriander, 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom, and 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg.
  4. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  5. Add 1 cup cubed sweet potato and 1 cup cubed butternut squash.
  6. Bring the mixture back to a boil.
  7. Cook, uncovered, for 7 minutes, or until the vegetables are slightly tender.
  8. Stir in 1 (15-ounce) can of butter beans (drained and rinsed) and 1 cup quinoa.
  9. Return the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the quinoa is cooked through and the liquid is absorbed.
  10. Stir in 1/2 cup dried cranberries.
  11. Simmer, covered, for another 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

25 g

Sugar

49g

Fat

6g

Carbs

16g

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