Tuesday, September 17, 2013

Black Bean Salad

1 cup quinoa
1 3/4 cup water
2 tbsp olive oil
4 limes zested and squeeze. (about 2 tbsp of both)
1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
1/4 cup cucumber, diced
1 Roma tomato, chopped
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped (fresh)

In a 2 quart sauce pan toss in the quinoa, water and 1 Tbsp olive oil.  Bring to a boil and simmer on low for 20 minutes.  Cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Let it cool.  While the quinoa is cooking grab a small bowl and toss in lime zest, lime juice and 1 tbsp olive oil.  Next, pour the quinoa in a large serving bowl and toss in the beans, bell pepper, cucumber, tomato and cilantro.  Drizzle the lime mixture over the quinoa and toss gently.  Garnish with additional cilantro.
Serves 4.

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