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BLACK BEAN, CORN, AND QUINOA SALAD



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This is a wonderful Southwestern style salad that is quick and easy to make.

Provided by tarnapx

Categories     Salad     Grains     Quinoa Salad Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups chicken broth
1 cup uncooked quinoa
1 cup frozen corn
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
lime, zested
½ teaspoon ground cumin
2 tablespoons avocado oil
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained
1 small red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 small red onion, chopped
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring chicken broth to a boil in a 2-quart saucepan. Stir in quinoa. Reduce heat to low; simmer, covered, until broth is absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in corn. Cover and let stand until corn is warmed through, about 5 minutes.
  • Whisk lime juice, red wine vinegar, lime zest, and cumin together in a large bowl. Whisk in avocado oil. Add black beans, red bell pepper, red onion, and cilantro. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in quinoa and corn.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 249.9 calories, Carbohydrate 38.3 g, Cholesterol 1.7 mg, Fat 7.1 g, Fiber 8.1 g, Protein 9.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 622.3 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

QUINOA AND BLACK BEAN SALAD



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This good-for-you dish is full of must-have Southwestern flavors. You can either serve it cold as a side for eight people or warm as an entree for four. The lime vinaigrette brings it all together. -Yvonne Compton, Elkton, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup vegetable broth
1 cup water
1 cup quinoa, rinsed
1 medium sweet orange pepper, chopped
1 small red onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup frozen corn, thawed
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, bring broth and water to a boil. Add quinoa. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12-16 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Remove from the heat; fluff with a fork., In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook the orange pepper, onion and garlic for 2 minutes. Stir in beans and corn; cook 2-3 minutes longer or until onion is tender. Remove from the heat; cool for 5 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes. , In a small bowl, whisk the oil, lime juice, vinegar, salt, pepper and chili powder. Pour over tomato mixture; toss to coat., Spoon quinoa onto a serving platter. Top with tomato mixture, avocado and cilantro.,

Nutrition Facts :

QUINOA SALAD WITH BLACK BEANS AND AVOCADO



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Make and share this Quinoa Salad With Black Beans and Avocado recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lateshow9

Categories     Southwest Asia (middle East)

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup quinoa, rinsed
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 3/4 cups water
1 (16 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 avocado, chopped into chunks
3/4 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
1/2 red onion, diced
1 small garlic clove, minced
1 red bell pepper, chopped into chunks
1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
1 lime, juiced
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 tablespoon olive oil
salt, to taste

Steps:

  • Warm the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add rinsed quinoa and toast for about 2-3 minutes until it starts to smell nutty.
  • Add water, stir once, cover, and simmer with a lid for 20 minutes.
  • While quinoa is cooking, prepare all other ingredients. Prepare dressing by combining the lime juice, oil, cumin, and salt. Whisk it aggressively. Adjust seasoning as necessary.
  • When the quinoa is finished, remove from heat and fluff with a fork. Add black beans and toss to warm through.
  • Let the quinoa cool for about 5 minutes and then add all the remaining ingredients, including dressing, and mix. Adjust seasoning if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 417, Fat 15.7, SaturatedFat 2.2, Sodium 14.6, Carbohydrate 57.3, Fiber 15.2, Sugar 3.2, Protein 15.2

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