Quinoa Black Bean Salad
(4 portions)
(4 portions)
Quinoa is a grain that is high in protein. This dish could be used as an appetizer or main course with a side green salad. It has a Mexican taste so would be good in a taco shell or a wrap.
1/3 c. quinoa
1 c. water
1 tsp. olive oil
4 tsp. fresh lime juice, or more to taste
1/4 tsp. cumin
1/4 tsp. coriander
1 Tbsp. cilantro, chopped
2 Tbsp. minced scallions (or shallots)
1 1/2 c. cooked black beans (about 15 oz can, drained)
2 c. diced tomatoes
1 c. diced peppers (mixture if you can)
2 tsp. minced fresh green chiles (canned is okay as an alternative)
salt and pepper to taste
- Rinse quinoa. In a sauce pan, bring water to boil and add quinoa, cover, cook for 10-15 min. till all water is absorbed. Allow to cool 15 min.
- Combine remaining ingredients. Add cooled quinoa na dajust seasoning.
- Refrigerate until read to serve.
- Serve garnish with lemon or lime wedges
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