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Quinoa and Black Bean Salad

Name: Quinoa and Black Bean Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: 1 cup vegetable broth; 1 cup water; 1 cup quinoa, rinsed; 1 medium sweet orange pepper, chopped; 1 small red onion, chopped; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained; 1 cup frozen corn, thawed; 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved; 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 teaspoon chili powder; 1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed; 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro

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Total Time

Prep: 20 min. Cook: 15 min.

Makes

8 servings

Updated: Sep. 22, 2022

This good-for-you dish is full of must-have Southwestern flavors. You can either serve it cold as a side for eight people or warm as an entree for four. The lime vinaigrette brings it all together. —Yvonne Compton, Elkton, Oregon

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Ingredients

1 cup vegetable broth
1 cup water
1 cup quinoa, rinsed
1 medium sweet orange pepper, chopped
1 small red onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup frozen corn, thawed
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro

Directions

In a small saucepan, bring broth and water to a boil. Add quinoa. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12-16 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Remove from the heat; fluff with a fork.
In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook the orange pepper, onion and garlic for 2 minutes. Stir in beans and corn; cook 2-3 minutes longer or until onion is tender. Remove from the heat; cool for 5 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes.
In a small bowl, whisk the oil, lime juice, vinegar, salt, pepper and chili powder. Pour over tomato mixture; toss to coat.
Spoon quinoa onto a serving platter. Top with tomato mixture, avocado and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 255 calories, 12g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 378mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 6g fiber), 7g protein.

Quinoa and Black Bean Salad

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