BLACK-BEAN & TOMATO QUINOA

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Quinoa (pronounced "keen-wa" ) is a a fast-cooking, protein-packed whole grain. This is a healthy and great tasting dish. Also, it is great for adding extras like avocado, corn, bell peppers or whatever you have on-hand that sounds good.

Provided by Juenessa

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 40m

Yield 4 side dish servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 teaspoons grated lime zest
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon sugar
1 cup quinoa
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
2 medium tomatoes, diced
4 scallions, chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Whisk together lime zest and juice, butter, oil, sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl.
  • Wash quinoa in 3 changes of cold water in a bowl, draining in a sieve each time.
  • Cook quinoa in a medium pot of boiling salted water (1 tablespoon salt for 2 quarts water), uncovered, until almost tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Drain in sieve, then set sieve in same pot with 1 inch of simmering water (water should not touch bottom of sieve).
  • Cover quinoa with a folded kitchen towel, then cover sieve with a lid (don't worry if lid doesn't fit tightly) and steam over medium heat until tender, fluffy, and dry, about 10 minutes.
  • Remove pot from heat and remove lid.
  • Let stand, still covered with towel, 5 minutes.
  • Add quinoa to dressing and toss until dressing is absorbed, then stir in remaining ingredients and salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 402.3, Fat 12.4, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 16.9, Carbohydrate 59.7, Fiber 12.9, Sugar 3.1, Protein 15.9

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