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 (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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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
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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
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