March 31, 2010 (Updated December 12, 2023)

Black Bean, Feta & Quinoa Mess

by Anne Mauney, MPH, RD

22 comments
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Oh my goodness… delicious lunch discovery today.

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Black Bean, Feta & Quinoa Mess

(makes one serving)

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 C cooked Quinoa
  • 1/2 C canned black beans, drained and rinsed
  • Sprinkle of feta cheese
  • Drizzle of balsamic vinaigrette

Instructions:

Throw it all in a bowl and ENJOY! Easiest and most delicious thing ever. I’m obsessed.

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I used this fun red Quinoa. And I made a TON — I’m usually too lazy to make Quinoa (since it takes a whole 15 minutes to cook and everything… what?! I love my 90 second grains.), so when I do, I make lots! That way I can easily incorporate it into other dishes last minute 🙂

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Black Bean, Feta & Quinoa Mess

Black Bean, Feta & Quinoa Mess
May 5, 2019 by Anne

Need a quick lunch you can throw together in under 20 minutes? Try this quinoa salad with black beans and feta!

Prep Time 3 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 3 minutes
Yield
one serving
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Ingredients:

  • 1/2 C cooked Quinoa
  • 1/2 C canned black beans, drained and rinsed
  • Sprinkle of feta cheese
  • Drizzle of balsamic vinaigrette

Instructions:

  1. Throw it all in a bowl and ENJOY!

I used this fun red Quinoa. And I made a TON — I’m usually too lazy to make Quinoa (since it takes a whole 15 minutes to cook and everything… what?! I love my 90 second grains.), so when I do, I make lots! That way I can easily incorporate it into other dishes last minute 🙂

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I also enjoyed a massive salad chock full of fresh veggies and canned beets, obviously. 😉 Whenever the weather gets warm I seriously crave produce and light, fresh salads. Anyone else?

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Mmmm. I had some juicy green grapes as well.

And then I set off for a walk! I worked from home today and it’s GORGEOUS outside, so you know I had to get out there.

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And you know I had to bring my camera along for you guys 🙂

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Look at all the beautiful spring trees 🙂 Warm weather makes me so happy.

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What’s your favorite season? I feel like I always think whatever season we’re currently in is my favorite 🙂 So right now I really love spring!! 🙂

I’m heading downtown to meet a fellow food blogger for dinner in this lovely weather! Check back tomorrow to see who it is 😉

- anne

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22 comments
  • Chase
    Nothing as good as fresh fruit and cottage cheese for dinner in the summer! Forget anything that you have to heat up the oven for!
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  • Beth @ Beth's Journey to Thin
    I love spring and fall. Hate the DC humidity in August! But that "mess" looks great. I should get better about making bigger batches of grains when I make them!
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  • Rebecca @ How the Cookies Crumble
    Love quinoa! Actually just had some for lunch myself. As for seasons, I'm a summer girl! Nothing makes me as happy then beach days in the sun! Although, I like any other time of the year too as long as it's warm. :-)
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  • Caitlin
    Things I love about this post: The fact that it makes me want to try quinoa (it sort of freaks me out and I don't want to waste money on something I won't like.) The fact that it makes me miss the heck out of DC and the blossoms there. The fact that I, too, adore salads, produce and all things fresh in the summer. BTW, the season I love most is the fall. Nothing compares to the changing of leaves up North :)
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    • Anne P
      Try quinoa! It's not scary :)
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  • Jessica
    Those trees are BEAUTIFUL! I wish I was there in person to see them. I love the Fall! Love the weather, the scents, everything!
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  • Heather (Heather's Dish)
    spring looks like heaven in D.C.! your photos are always so stunning...makes me want to be there now :) i love all seasons, but i really enjoy summer and fall the most!
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  • Lisa (bakebikeblog)
    yum that looks so good!! I Love summer the best - but sadly it has ended here for another year :(
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  • Lauren
    Gorgeous! The food and the trees! I can't wait to see the Cherry Blossom next weekend! Hope it's just as beautiful then. Have fun tonight!
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    • Anne P
      Yay I'm super excited about the Cherry Blossoms! I'm hopefully going to see them tomorrow, too... it's probably going to be a mob scene but oh well!
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  • Gracie @ Girl Meets Health
    That meal looks absolutely BOMB. It kind of reminds of a jazzed-up form of rice and beans! I've had the combo of quinoa and beans in the past, and it really is a great mix of flavors and textures. I've yet to try red quinoa, though. How does it taste? Like regular quinoa, or different?
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    • Anne P
      The package claims red quinoa is a bit sweeter than white, but it basically tasted the same to me :) Just looks cooler! Hehe
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  • Kelly
    Love the Cherry Blossoms! Can't wait to get down there and see them.
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  • Dominique
    OMG magnolia trees, those are my fave! My old neighbour used to have one in their front yard and I used to love it when it bloomed in the springtime. I love your recipe today...I'm definitely going to have to try it out sometime--I just happen to have some red quinoa around.
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  • DHP
    Wow, spring really must be coming to northern Virginia! Beautiful!
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  • Abby
    Yup. This is going to be a common meal now. I can't wait to make it!
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  • Jodie
    The quinoa meal looks fab. When it's warm out all I want to eat are fruits and salads.
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  • Nicole, RD
    Oooo, that quinoa recipe looks 1) delicious and 2) easy breezy!
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  • Em
    YUM! Another reason to pick up some feta . . . That does look easy, quick and yummy! My type of dinner! Your pictures are amazing!
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