Queenie Bean Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:

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3 cups water
2 tbsp kosher salt
1 cup quinoa, well-rinsed
2 19- oz cans (4 3/4 cups) black beans, drained and rinsed
2 19- oz cans (4 3/4 cups) diced tomatoes, drained
1 large orange bell pepper, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
1 tbsp extra virgin oilve oil
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1 tsp grated lime zest
3/4 tsp ground cumin
3/4 tsp ground coriander
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
5 whole scallions, minced

Directions:

Bring water and salt to a rolling boil in a large pot.
Add quinoa and reduce heat to a simmer. Cover and cook 15 minutes.
Remove from heat and fluff with fork before cooling to room temperature.
In a large serving bowl, combine beans, tomatoes and peppers.
Add quinoa and toss mixture together.
In a small bowl or pitcher, whisk together oil, lime juice, spices, cilantro and scallions.
Pour dressing over the salad, toss once more and chill 8-12 hours before serving.
This keeps well at room temperature for hours and is great for lunch the day after.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1789.53 Kcal (7492 kJ)
Calories from fat	50.81 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.65g	9%
Cholesterol	0.11mg	0%
Sodium	259.2mg	11%
Potassium	8272.29mg	176%
Total Carbs	327.9g	109%
Sugars	21.38g	86%
Dietary Fiber	83.4g	334%
Protein	113.68g	227%
Vitamin C	56.4mg	94%
Iron	25.3mg	140%
Calcium	658.1mg	66%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	190.61 Kcal (798 kJ)
Calories from fat	5.41 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.6g	9%
Cholesterol	0.01mg	0%
Sodium	27.61mg	11%
Potassium	881.1mg	176%
Total Carbs	34.93g	109%
Sugars	2.28g	86%
Dietary Fiber	8.88g	334%
Protein	12.11g	227%
Vitamin C	6mg	94%
Iron	2.7mg	140%
Calcium	70.1mg	66%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

35.5

Points
41

PointsPlus

Good Points

low fat,
saturated fat free,
very low sodium,
cholesterol free,
high fiber

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