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Quinoa and Black Bean Salad

Servings

6servings

Servings

6servings

Ingredients

1/2 cup quinoadry
1 1/2cups waters
1 1/2tbsp olive oil
3tsp lime juice
1/4tsp cumin
1/4tsp corianderground, dried cilantro seeds
2tbsp cilantrochopped
2 scallionsmedium, minced
1can black beans15.5 ounce can, rinsed and drained
2cups tomatochopped
1 red bell peppermedium, chopped
1 green bell peppermedium, chopped
2 green chilesfresh, minced, to taste
black pepperto taste

Instructions

Rinse the quinoa in cold water. Boil water in a saucepan, and then add the quinoa.
Return to boil, and then simmer until the water is absorbed, 10 to 15 minutes.
Cool for 15 minutes. While quinoa is cooking, mix olive oil, lime juice, cumin, coriander, chopped cilantro, and scallions in a small bowl, and set aside.
Combine chopped vegetables with the black beans in a large bowl, and set aside.
Once quinoa has cooled, combine all ingredients and mix well. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Recipe Notes

Source: US Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, Delicious Heart-Healthy Latino Recipes/Platillos latinos sabrosos y saludables