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Quinoa Black Bean Salad Recipe

A refreshing and nutritious vegan salad perfect for any meal.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup corn kernels
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro
  • ¼ cup lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions 

  1. Rinse quinoa under cold water.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine quinoa and water. Bring to a boil.
  3. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until water is absorbed.
  4. In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, black beans, corn, bell pepper, and cilantro.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, cumin, salt, and pepper.
  6. Pour dressing over quinoa mixture and toss to combine.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 500mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1000IU | Vitamin C: 40mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 2.5mg

Keywords

Healthy, Vegan
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