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Quinoa and Black Bean Salad

    Home recipe Quinoa and Black Bean Salad

    Quinoa and Black Bean Salad

    By Joshua McDonald | Salads | Comments are Closed | 24 August, 2017 | 0

    Quinoa (pronounced “keen-wah”) is a whole grain with origins in South America. It is combined in this recipe with black beans, savory vegetables, and spices for a cold salad that is light and refreshing. This salad is high in protein and can be served as a main or side dish.

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    Quinoa and Black Bean Salad
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    6 servings
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    6 servings
    Quinoa and Black Bean Salad
    Print Recipe
    Servings
    6 servings
    Servings
    6 servings
    Ingredients
    • 1/2 cup quinoa dry
    • 1 1/2 cups waters
    • 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
    • 3 tsp lime juice
    • 1/4 tsp cumin
    • 1/4 tsp coriander ground, dried cilantro seeds
    • 2 tbsp cilantro chopped
    • 2 scallions medium, minced
    • 1 can black beans 15.5 ounce can, rinsed and drained
    • 2 cups tomato chopped
    • 1 red bell pepper medium, chopped
    • 1 green bell pepper medium, chopped
    • 2 green chiles fresh, minced, to taste
    • black pepper to taste
    Servings: servings
    Instructions
    1. Rinse the quinoa in cold water. Boil water in a saucepan, and then add the quinoa.
    2. Return to boil, and then simmer until the water is absorbed, 10 to 15 minutes.
    3. 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.
    4. Combine chopped vegetables with the black beans in a large bowl, and set aside.
    5. 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

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