SOUTHWESTERN-STYLE QUINOA SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY

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Southwestern-style Quinoa Salad Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: vegetable oil, garlic, jalapeño, black beans, corn, roma tomatoes, quinoa, vegetable stock, chili powder, cumin, salt, pepper, avocado, lime, fresh cilantro

Provided by Merle O'Neal

Categories     Lunch

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 jalapeño, minced
15 oz black beans
15 oz corn
3 roma tomatoes, diced
1 cup quinoa, rinsed
2 cups vegetable stock
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 avocado, cubed
1 lime, juiced
fresh cilantro, to garnish

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the garlic and jalapeño and cook for about 2 minutes, until softened.
  • Add the black beans, corn, tomatoes, quinoa, vegetable stock, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Stir, then cover and cook for 15-20 minutes, until the liquid is absorbed and the quinoa is tender.
  • Transfer the salad to a serving bowl and top with the avocado, lime juice, and cilantro.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1804 calories, Carbohydrate 204 grams, Fat 96 grams, Fiber 35 grams, Protein 35 grams, Sugar 31 grams

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