Quinoa Salad With Black Beans

Name: Quinoa Salad With Black Beans
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon canola oil; 1 1/2 cups yellow onions chopped; 1 jar roasted red peppers, drained and chopped, about 1 cup; 1 1/2 cups cooked quinoa drained; 3 teaspoons ancho chili powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon salt; 15 ounces black beans rinsed, drained; 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro divided; feta cheese cut into small cubes

10 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

1 tablespoon canola oil
1 1/2 cups yellow onions chopped
1 jar roasted red peppers, drained and chopped, about 1 cup
1 1/2 cups cooked quinoa drained
3 teaspoons ancho chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
15 ounces black beans rinsed, drained
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro divided
feta cheese cut into small cubes

Directions

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1.) Prepare your quinoa to the package directions. Rinse before cooking. Once cooked, drain and set aside to cool.
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2.) Heat oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onions and saute until they begin to soften, about 5 minutes.
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3.) Stir in the roasted red peppers, ancho chili powder and cumin and salt.
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4.) Remove the mixture from heat, place in a large bowl and let stand to cool.
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5.) Once your onion mixture is cool, add the black beans, 1/4 cup of the cilantro and quinoa.
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6.) Just prior to serving sprinkle in the remaining 1/4 cup of cilantro and feta cheese. This dish is served at room temperature. Taste again, season with salt and pepper as needed.