Quinoa Bean Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 cup quinoa, uncooked
2 cups water
1 (15 oz) can kidney beans, rinsed & drained
1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed & drained
1 cup frozen corn, thawed
1 cup frozen green beans, thawed
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1/2 medium red onion, chopped
1 bunch scallion, chopped
1 cup cubed cheese (a combination of cheddar and mozzarella tastes great)
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
salt or pepper
1/2 tsp garlic powder (optional)
1 avocado, chopped (see note ) (optional)

Directions:

Put the quinoa and water in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. As soon as it boils, cover and reduce the heat to medium low. Simmer until the water is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
Make the dressing: Pour oil and vinegar into a jar with a tight fitting lid. Shake well.
In a large bowl combine the beans, corn, green beans, bell pepper, onion, scallions and cheese.
After the quinoa is done, let cool briefly then mix in with the bean mixture. Pour the dressing over everything and season with salt, fresh ground pepper and garlic powder, if using.
Serve room temperature or chill.
*avocados turn brown fairly quickly after you cut them so wait to add the avocado until right before serving.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	401 Kcal (1679 kJ)
Calories from fat	219.06 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	24.34g	37%
Cholesterol	35.19mg	12%
Sodium	483.7mg	20%
Potassium	467.61mg	10%
Total Carbs	33.01g	11%
Sugars	6.61g	26%
Dietary Fiber	5.16g	21%
Protein	13.8g	28%
Vitamin C	19.9mg	33%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	12%
Iron	8.7mg	48%
Calcium	244.7mg	24%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	176.52 Kcal (739 kJ)
Calories from fat	96.43 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.71g	37%
Cholesterol	15.49mg	12%
Sodium	212.93mg	20%
Potassium	205.84mg	10%
Total Carbs	14.53g	11%
Sugars	2.91g	26%
Dietary Fiber	2.27g	21%
Protein	6.08g	28%
Vitamin C	8.8mg	33%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	12%
Iron	3.8mg	48%
Calcium	107.7mg	24%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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