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Quinoa Salad w/ black beans and corn

Prep Time:

5 Minutes

Cook Time:

30 Minutes

Serves:

4 Servings

Level:

Beginner

About the Recipe

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa (On a budget? Swap out quinoa for an equal amount of rice and cook according to package instructions)

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1/4 cup onion minced

  • 1 clove garlic minced

  • 30 ounces cooked black beans or 2 cans, drained and rinsed

  • Corn

  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped

  • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder mild

  • Pinch cayenne pepper spicy

  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice

  • 1 cup shredded lettuce

  • Salt

Optional Topping Ingredients

  • Grated cheddar or jack cheese

  • Sour cream or Greek yogurt

  • Pico de gallo or salsa

  • Diced seeded tomatoes

  • Hot sauce or sriracha

  • Sliced avocado

  • Guacamole


Preparation

  • Rinse the quinoa thoroughly in a mesh strainer or sieve, drain.

  • Pour quinoa into a saucepan along with 2 cups of water. Bring the quinoa to a boil, then reduce heat to a low simmer. Cover the pot. Let the quinoa simmer for about 20 minutes till it becomes tender and all the liquid has been absorbed. Keep a close eye to make sure the quinoa doesn't burn.

  • While quinoa is cooking, heat 1 tbsp of oil in another saucepan over medium heat. Pour minced onion into the saucepan and saute for a few minutes till it softens and begins to turn brown. Add the minced garlic to the pot and let it saute for 1-2 minutes longer till aromatic.

  • Add the black beans to the pot of onions along with 1/2 cup water, 2 tbsp of chopped fresh cilantro, chili powder and cayenne pepper. Bring the beans to a boil, then reduce heat to medium low. Let the beans simmer for 15 minutes till the liquid is mostly evaporated. Stir in 2 tbsp of fresh lime juice. Season with salt to taste.

    When the quinoa is fully cooked, remove from heat and fluff with a fork. Use the fork to mix in 2 tbsp of chopped cilantro and 2 tbsp fresh lime juice. Season with salt to taste.

  • Assemble your burrito bowls. Divide the cilantro lime quinoa between four bowls.

  • Top each portion of quinoa with 1/4 cup of shredded lettuce.

  • Top each portion of lettuce with simmered black beans.

  • Top the black beans with your choice of Optional Topping Ingredients (ideas listed above). Serve warm.

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