Spent Quinoa and Black Bean Salad |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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from Spent by Dr. Frank Lipman. Quite tasty and filling. Make ahead to let flavors meld. I also like to serve with boiled or grilled shrimp. Ingredients:
2 teaspoons lime zest, grated |
2 tablespoons lime juice, fresh |
1/2 teaspoon agave syrup |
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil |
1 garlic clove, crushed |
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin |
1 pinch red pepper flakes (optional) |
1 cup quinoa, uncooked |
1 (14 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained |
2 tomatoes, chopped |
4 scallions, chopped |
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped |
salt and pepper, to taste |
Directions:
1. Mix together the lime zest, lime juice, agave, cumin, crushed garlic, olive oil, and red pepper flakes.
2. Cook quinoa according to instructions. * And allow to cool.
3. Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl.
4. Add salt and pepper to taste.
5. * Note: Standard quinoa prep is to soak in hot water (enough to cover) for 5-10 minutes, then rinse thoroughly. Add quinoa and 1 3/4 cu water to pot, bring to boil and simmer for 20 minutes.
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