Quinoa And Black Bean Salad

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 cup quinoa, washed and drained
• 2 cups water
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 fresh limes, juice of
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 1/2 cups grape tomatoes, cut in half
• 5 green onions, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• salt & pepper, to taste

Recipe

• 1 wash and rinse quinoa. in a saucepan, bring quinoa and water to a boil. reduce to simmer, cover and cook until all water is absorbed, about 10 to 15 minutes. let cool.
• 2 in a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, cumin and red pepper flakes.
• 3 combine cooled quinoa, beans, tomatoes, and onions in a large bowl.
• 4 drizzle dressing over salad and toss in cilantro. season with salt and pepper.