Quinoa and Black Bean Salad

This combo recipe is a meal in one since it contains a carbohydrate/starch (quinoa), a protein (black beans) and several vegetables.

Ingredients

• ½ cup dry quinoa, rinsed
• 1 ½ cups water, to cook quinoa
• 1 ½ Tablespoons olive oil
• 1 Tablespoon lime juice
• ¼ teaspoon cumin
• ¼ teaspoon ground coriander
• 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 green onions, minced
• 1 15-ounce can of unsalted black beans, rinsed and drained
• 2 cups fresh tomato, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 2 green chilis or jalepeno peppers, minced, to taste (remove seeds if you prefer your food less spicy)
• Black pepper, to taste

Directions

Boil water, add quinoa and simmer until water is absorbed, about 10-15 minutes. Cool quinoa for about 15 minutes.

Mix olive oil, lime juice, cumin, coriander, chopped cilantro, and green onions in a small bowl.

Combine chopped vegetables and beans in a large bowl, add cooled quinoa and dressing.

Refrigerate for about an hour before serving to blend flavors.

Makes 4 servings

Nutritional Details

Per serving

Calories: 220

Fat: 7 gm

Saturated Fat: 1 gm

Carbohydrates: 35 gm

Sodium: 25 mg

Fiber: 12 gm