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| Quinoa Black Bean Salad
Recipe Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 1/2 cups cold water
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 cups cooked black beans
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- optional: 1 carrot peeled, halved lengthwise, sliced then dragon flied
- optional: 1 cup chopped fresh yellow or green beans
- 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced or 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger
- 2 garlic cloves minced or 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 red pepper, sliced thin
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp coriander
- 2 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro or basil
- 1/4 cup scallions
- optional: 1 large tomato
- optional: 1/2 cup olives sliced
Dressing
- 2 Tbsp fresh squeezed lime juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- fresh ground pepper
- pinch cayenne pepper or chili powder
Preparation
- Soak quinoa 1/2 hour in cold water
- Rinse quinoa thoroughly in water several times (Drain in strainer after each time)
- Place in 2 qt. pot with 1 1/2 cups water and 1/2 tsp salt
- Bring to a boil, turn to low, cover tightly, cook 15 minutes
- Remove from heat & allow to sit 5 minutes covered
- Fluff gently with fork & set aside to cool
- In 2 Tbsp Olive Oil, saute jalapeno, fresh garlic, celery and peppers until garlic is browned and pepper and celery softened.
- Add the green & red peppers and saute briefly
- Add the cumin and coriander, cook and stir for 5 minutes
- Blend dressing ingredients with a whisk or shake in a jar
- Combine sauteed veggies, tomatoes, black beans, quinoa and dressing in a large bowl.
- Add salt and pepper to taste and stir in cilantro and scallions.
Yields 4-6 servings. Serve warm or cover and chill and then serve.
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