Quinoa and Black Bean Salad

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup Quinoa, dry
• 1 cup Water
• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• 3 cups Lime juice
• 1/2 tsp Cumin
• 2 tbsp Coriander ground, dried cilantro seeds
• 2 tbsp Cilantro chopped
• 2 tbsp Scallions minced
• 16 cup Black beans, low-sodium (rinsed and drained)
• 2 cup Tomato, chopped
• 1 tsp Red bell pepper chopped
• 1 tsp Green bell pepper chopped
• 2 tbsp Green chiles, minced, to taste
• 1/4 tsp Black pepper

Instructions

1. Rinse the quinoa in cold water. Boil water in a saucepan, and then add the quinoa.
2. Return to boil, and then simmer until the water is absorbed, 10 to 15 minutes. Cool for 15 minutes.
3. While quinoa is cooking, mix olive oil, lime juice, cumin, coriander, chopped cilantro, and scallions in a small bowl, and set aside.
4. Combine chopped vegetables with the black beans in a large bowl, and set aside.
5. Once quinoa has cooled, combine all ingredients and mix well.
6. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

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