black bean and quinoa salad

Name: Black Bean and Quinoa Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup(s) black beans, canned rinsed; 1 1/2 cup(s) quinoa, cooked; 1 1/2 tablespoon(s) red wine vinegar; 1 1/2 cup(s) canned corn, rinsed; 3/4 cup(s) green bell pepper, chopped; 2 teaspoon(s) jalapeno pepper, pickled,seeded,minced-you can find pickled jalapeno slices in the mexican section of grocery; 1/4 cup(s) cilantro leaves, freshly chopped; - to make dressing:; 5 tablespoon(s) lime juice, fresh; 1 1/2 teaspoon(s) cumin, ground; 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt or to taste; 1/4 cup(s) extra-virgin olive oil - or up to 1/3 cup

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Patty Ward

Cuyahoga Falls, OH

Updated on Jul 19, 2011

I had gastric bypass surgery 4/4/11. My daughter is a vegan and we invited the family to our house for 4th of July. I found this recipe and made it. Not only did my daughter and I love it, but everyone had some and even my hubby liked it! I think it is very tasty and wanted to use Quinoa (keen wa) as my daughter uses it. I like the nutty taste and will use it again and again in recipes. It has lots of protein in it and I need 60-75 grams of protein since my RnY gastric bypass surgery Hope you enjoy as much as we did!

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prep time 15 Min

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yield 6 servings

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups black beans, canned rinsed
1 1/2 cups quinoa, cooked
1 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 1/2 cups canned corn, rinsed
3/4 cup green bell pepper, chopped
2 teaspoons jalapeno pepper, pickled,seeded,minced-you can find pickled jalapeno slices in the mexican section of grocery
1/4 cup cilantro leaves, freshly chopped
- to make dressing:
5 tablespoons lime juice, fresh
1 1/2 teaspoons cumin, ground
1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil - or up to 1/3 cup

How To Make black bean and quinoa salad

Step 1

I buy the already washed, ready to go quinoa in the box.It is called Ancient Harvest Brand and is pre-washed, No rinsing! and cooks in only 10-15 minutes. If you cannot find it: In a bowl wash quinoa in at least 5 changes of cold water, rubbing grains and letting them settle before pouring off most of water until water runs clear and then drain in large sieve.

Step 2

In a saucepan of salted water cook quinoa 10 minutes.
Step 3

Drain quinoa in sieve and rinse under cold water
Step 4

Set sieve over a saucepan of boiling water (quinoa should not touch water) and steam quinoa, covered with a kitchen towel and lid, until fluffy and dry, about 10 minutes. (add water as needed if level is low).
Step 5

While quinoa is cooking, in a small bowl toss beans with vinegar and salt and pepper to taste.
Step 6

Transfer quinoa to a large bowl and cool. Add beans, corn, bell pepper, pickled jalepenos and cilantro and toss well.
Step 7

Make dressing: In a small bowl whisk together lime juice, salt, cumin and add oil in a stream, whisking until mixed well.
Step 8

Drizzle dressing over salad and toss well with salt and pepper to taste. Salad may be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered, Bring to room temperature before serving.
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