Quinoa and Black Bean Salad |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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From the new magazine, Clean Eating. Yum! Ingredients:
1 cup quinoa, washed and drained |
2 cups water |
1/4 cup olive oil |
2 fresh limes, juice of |
1 teaspoon cumin |
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes |
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained |
1 1/2 cups grape tomatoes, cut in half |
5 green onions, finely chopped |
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped |
salt & pepper, to taste |
Directions:
1. Wash and rinse quinoa. In a saucepan, bring quinoa and water to a boil. Reduce to simmer, cover and cook until all water is absorbed, about 10 to 15 minutes. Let cool.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, cumin and red pepper flakes.
3. Combine cooled quinoa, beans, tomatoes, and onions in a large bowl.
4. Drizzle dressing over salad and toss in cilantro. Season with salt and pepper.
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