Quinoa and black bean salad with corn and cilantro

Name: Quinoa and black bean salad with corn and cilantro
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp olive oil + 2 Tbsp; 3 green onions, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 cup quinoa; 2 cups vegetable broth or water; 1 12-oz. can vegetarian black beans, drained; 1 cup corn kernels; 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro; 2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice; 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper or chili powder (optional); sea salt or kosher salt and a bit of fresh cracked black pepper, to taste

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"A simple quick and easy quinoa salad or quinoa pilaf recipe with black beans, corn and fresh cilantro. This vegetarian and vegan dish can be served fresh and warm, or chill in in the refrigerator before serving to allow the flavors to develop. Toss it gently before serving and give it another squeeze of fresh lime and dusting of sea salt to perk up the flavors. This recipe is healthy, high-fiber, high-protein and gluten-free. See also: More gluten-free vegetarian recipes to try More high protein vegetarian recipes to try..."

INGREDIENTS

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1 Tbsp olive oil + 2 Tbsp

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3 green onions, chopped

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3 cloves garlic, minced

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1 cup quinoa

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2 cups vegetable broth or water

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1 12-oz. can vegetarian black beans, drained

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1 cup corn kernels

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2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro

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2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice

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1/2 tsp cayenne pepper or chili powder (optional)

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sea salt or kosher salt and a bit of fresh cracked black pepper, to taste

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