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Mexican Quinoa Bites

January 11, 2016 ·

Mexican Quinoa Bites are healthy, cheesy bite-sized mini mac and cheese muffins made with quinoa, tomatoes, black beans, and other southwestern flavors. {vegetarian, gluten free} Thank you to Hunt’s Tomatoes for sponsoring this post.

With the big game just around the corner, while I am not necessarily a football fan, I am definitely a football food fan! Since this is also a time of year when people are looking to eat a little healthier, I am even more inspired to create fun tasty recipes with a healthier twist. Quinoa bites are always my most requested recipes for parties, such as these Broccoli Cheddar Quinoa Bites, Jalapeno Popper Quinoa Bites, Buffalo Chicken Quinoa Bites and Pizza Quinoa Bites. Time to add Mexican Quinoa Bites to the list…they’re so good! …

Filed Under: appetizers, gluten free, healthy, kid-friendly, main dishes, Recipes, vegetarian Tagged With: #HuntsAtHome, black beans, cheese, diced tomatoes, dinner, easy, entertaining, Mexican, muffins, noads, quinoa, tomatoes, vegetable

Black Bean Quinoa Chili

December 8, 2015 ·

Black Bean Quinoa Chili combines black beans, diced tomatoes, vegetables and quinoa into a delicious, easy to make chili! Perfect for the busy holiday season, a weeknight or anytime! {gluten free, vegan} Thank you to Hunt’s Tomatoes for sponsoring this post.

During the busy holiday season (or any weeknight for that matter), easy recipes like this Black Bean Quinoa Chili are a lifesaver. With a little advance prep work, i.e. chopping vegetables, and key pantry staples, this delicious, healthy chili can be whipped together in minutes!…

Filed Under: gluten free, healthy, kid-friendly, main dishes, Recipes, soup, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: #HuntsAtHome, black beans, chili, diced tomatoes, dinner, easy, garlic, holiday, jalapeno, noads, spicy, tomatoes, vegan, vegetable

Santa Fe Chicken Baked Quesadillas

November 5, 2015 ·

This easy recipe for Santa Fe Chicken Baked Quesadillas transforms a simple can of soup into an easy, cheesy, finger food favorite the whole family will love!

As the temperatures get cooler and busier months approaching, with the holiday season, parties, school productions and everything in between, quick and easy comfort foods are very popular in our house. Make ahead casseroles, chili, ready to eat soups – all are great for that first taste of warmth for the fall season. And then sometimes we transform these comfort food favorites into a fun finger foods, like these Santa Fe Chicken Baked Quesadillas!…

Filed Under: appetizers, gluten free, healthy, kid-friendly, Recipes Tagged With: black beans, cheese, chicken, easy, progresso, quesadillas, quick, rice, soup

An easy recipe for a healthy Slow Cooker Beef Black Bean Chili that takes minutes to prepare {gluten free} | alidaskitchen.com

Slow Cooker Beef Black Bean Chili #SundaySupper

October 11, 2015 ·

Slow Cooker Beef Black Bean Chili is an easy recipe for a healthy chili made in the slow cooker featuring lean beef, black beans and lots of vegetables for a complete meal in a bowl! {gluten free}

Now that Fall is here, we shift our focus from grilling to cooking low and slow. During these cooler months, we turn to comfort foods made healthier, such as stews, soups and chili. Whether it is in the slow cooker, braised or roasted, beef can be a huge part of your Fall low and slow experience. …

Filed Under: gluten free, healthy, kid-friendly, main dishes, Recipes, soup Tagged With: beef, black beans, chili, easy, make ahead, slow cooker, sundaysupper, vegetables

Black Bean Spinach Baked Quesadillas

September 29, 2015 ·

An easy recipe for cheesy, vegetable-packed Black Bean Spinach Baked Quesadillas baked right in the oven – no flipping required!

Thank you to CansGetYouCooking.com through the Mom It Forward Blogger Network for sponsoring this post.

We have a few recipes we make on a regular basis that the kids love (Taco Pasta Salad, Chicken Parmesan Quinoa Bake, Lighter Baked Tortellini and Stove Top Spinach Mac & Cheese, to name a few). While we keep the ingredients for some (or all) on hand at all times, somehow this past weekend, we discovered our cupboards were bare!…

Filed Under: appetizers, healthy, kid-friendly, main dishes, Recipes, vegetarian Tagged With: #cansgetyoucooking, black beans, cheese, corn, easy, quesadillas, quick, spinach

Mexican Quinoa Skillet

February 15, 2015 ·

Mexican Quinoa Skillet is an easy, one-pot meal using common pantry ingredients, made in less than 30 minutes. {vegan, gluten free} Thank you to CansGetYouCooking.com through the Mom It Forward Blogger Network for sponsoring this post.

Move over frozen pizza, pasta and take-out! We have a new easy weeknight dinner solution that is delicious, quick to make and healthy too. This Mexican Quinoa Skillet has become my new go-to dinner for busy nights,…or lunches or any time really, because it’s just so good and my kids love it!…

Filed Under: gluten free, healthy, kid-friendly, Recipes, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: black beans, corn, dinner, easy, Mexican, quick, quinoa, tomatoes

Black Bean Jalapeno Hummus

December 28, 2014 ·

This easy recipe for Black Bean Jalapeno Hummus using black beans in lieu of garbanzo beans, results in a healthy dip (or spread) the whole family will love! Thank you to Pompeian for sponsoring this post as part of the Pantry Insiders program.

Black Bean Jalapeno Hummus is an easy recipe for a healthy hummus made with black beans and jalapeno peppers. This recipe is part inspired by my Jalapeno Hummus recipe and otherwise inspired by my love of black beans. Even though hummus is traditionally made with garbanzo beans (chickpeas), in this recipe it was fun to mix things up a bit. You can definitely taste the black beans, which goes amazingly well with the spices and jalapeno peppers. The tahini rounds everything out, giving it that hummus flavor that we all know and love….

Filed Under: appetizers, gluten free, healthy, kid-friendly, Recipes, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: #pantryinsiders, black beans, entertaining, garlic, holiday, hummus, jalapeno, low fat, make ahead, olive oil

Black Bean Corn Edamame Salad

November 24, 2014 ·

Black Bean Corn Edamame Salad is a little spicy, packed with vegetables and protein, and tastes delicious! Thank you to Pompeian for sponsoring this post as part of the Pantry Insiders program.

With the holiday season quickly approaching, I like to have healthy, easy recipes on hand for easy lunches and quick weeknight dinners. This Black Bean Corn Edamame Salad is made with simple, wholesome ingredients that are naturally flavorful. This salad is delicious for a light meal yet can be made heartier with the addition of cooked quinoa (I use 2 cups cooked for this recipe) or shredded rotisserie chicken. This salad recipe is very flexible and the ingredients can be adjusted to taste….

Filed Under: gluten free, healthy, kid-friendly, main dishes, Recipes, salad, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: #pantryinsiders, black beans, corn, easy, edamame, quick, red wine vinegar, spicy, tomatoes, vegan, vinaigrette

Spicy Black Bean Breakfast Burger

June 5, 2014 ·

Get a protein-packed breakfast in minutes with this Spicy Black Bean Breakfast Burger. Perfect for when you want something quick, healthy and delicious!

Lately, I have been feeling more tired than usual and end up hungry in the late mornings. With intense morning workouts and spending long days caring for the kids, I am thinking it might be time to change up my breakfast routine and get a little more protein. My usual breakfast consists of oatmeal with cocoa powder, flax seed meal and a banana.

While I occasionally deviate to something with a little more protein, like Greek yogurt with berries or a smoothie, it always comes back to carb-heavy oatmeal. It’s quick to make, and I really like a hot breakfast. Thankfully this Spicy Black Bean Breakfast Burger has become the protein-packed solution to my breakfast woes.

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Filed Under: breakfast, giveaway, healthy, main dishes, Recipes, vegetarian Tagged With: black beans, brunch, cheese, easy, MorningStar Farms, quick, spicy, whole wheat

Black Bean Spinach Quinoa Burritos | alidaskitchen.com #recipes #meatless #SundaySupper

Black Bean Spinach Quinoa Burritos #SundaySupper

March 9, 2014 ·

Black Bean Spinach Quinoa Burritos are protein-packed with black beans and quinoa, and healthy vegetables. Easy to whip together and then baked to perfection! {great for the freezer}

We eat meatless several times a week, and one of our favorite meatless staples is black beans. Whether they are in tacos, burgers, chili, enchiladas, even brownies, we can’t get enough! While we have several recipes the we love, it is fun to try something new – especially when that something new involves two other favorites – spinach and quinoa. While they may not be your typical addition to a burrito, spinach and quinoa…well, it just works! Combined with black beans, cheese, onion, chili powder, and more, wrapped in a tortilla, Black Bean Spinach Quinoa Burritos are not only delicious, but they are super easy to make too!…