Quinoa Salad

Name: Quinoa Salad
Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa; 2 cup water; 1/4 cup olive oil (I use extra virgin); 2 limes juiced, about 1/4 cup; 2 tsp ground cumin; 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes; 1 1/2 cup grape or cherry tomatoes; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1/4 to 1 teaspoon salt, to taste ( I use 1/4 teaspoon); 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, to taste; 5 green onions, finely chopped; 1 (15 ounce can) black beans, drained and rinsed (I used reduced sodium)

12 ingredients

12 steps

Ingredients

1 cup quinoa
2 cup water
1/4 cup olive oil (I use extra virgin)
2 limes juiced, about 1/4 cup
2 tsp ground cumin
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
1 1/2 cup grape or cherry tomatoes
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 to 1 teaspoon salt, to taste ( I use 1/4 teaspoon)
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, to taste
5 green onions, finely chopped
1 (15 ounce can) black beans, drained and rinsed (I used reduced sodium)

Directions

1

Bring quinoa and water to a boil in a saucepan.
2

Reduce heat, cover and simmer until tender and water has been absorbed, 10 to 15 minutes.
3

Set aside to cool.
4

Whisk together in a bowl the olive oil, lime juice, cumin and red pepper flakes.
5

Combine quinoa, tomatoes, black beans and green onions together in a large bowl.
6

Pour dressing of choice over quinoa mixture.
7

Toss to coat.
8

Stir in cilantro.
9

Season with salt and pepper if desired.
10

Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator.
11

*This recipe courtesy of Penzeys Spices.
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