Quinoa Black Bean Salad W Smoky Lime Dressing Recipes

Steps:

• Cook Quinoa as directed on package (I use Bob's red mill. 1 3/4 cup water and 1 cup dry Quinoa).
• While Quinoa is cooking, place Cilantro, lime juice, red wine vinegar, agave, olive oil, salt and pepper in a blender or food processor and pulse.
• Toss finished Quinoa in a large bowl with black beans, red pepper, and onion.
• Pour cilantro lime vinaigrette over Quinoa salad and let marinate for atleast 30-45 minutes.
• (Note: I added everything up myself using calorie king- and it can out to be 260cal, 11g fat, 5g fiber per serving).

Steps:

• Cook the quinoa in the water. Allow to cool slightly.
• In a large bowl, combine the oil, lime juice, cumin, coriander, cilantro and scallions.
• Stir in the beans, tomatoes, bell peppers and chilies.
• Add the cooled quinoa.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Serve cold.

Steps:

• Bring chicken broth to a boil in a 2-quart saucepan. Stir in quinoa. Reduce heat to low; simmer, covered, until broth is absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in corn. Cover and let stand until corn is warmed through, about 5 minutes.
• Whisk lime juice, red wine vinegar, lime zest, and cumin together in a large bowl. Whisk in avocado oil. Add black beans, red bell pepper, red onion, and cilantro. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in quinoa and corn.

Steps:

• Place the quinoa and 2 cups water in a medium saucepan over high heat and bring to a boil. Lower heat, cover and simmer 15 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed. Stir in the green onions, black beans, and cilantro. Puree the remaining ingredients together in a food processor; pour over quinoa and stir to coat with dressing. Adjust seasoning with salt and additional lime juice if desired. Serve warm or at room temperature.