Spicy Quinoa Black Bean Salad
Spicy Quinoa Black Bean Salad
Spicy Quinoa Black Bean Salad
Quinoa and black beans are tossed in a refreshing chilli, lime and cumin vinaigrette for a quick, protein-packed lunch or side dish. Tastes even better the second day!
Ingredients
Serves: 6
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 limes, juiced
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon dried chilli flakes, or more to taste
- 270g halved cherry tomatoes
- 1 (400g) tin black beans, drained and rinsed
- 5 spring onions, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon freshly chopped coriander
- salt and ground black pepper to taste
Directions
Preparation:20min ›
Cook:10min ›
Ready in:30min
- Bring quinoa and water to the boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, 10 to 15 minutes. Set aside to cool.
- Whisk olive oil, lime juice, cumin, 1 teaspoon salt and chilli flakes together in a bowl.
- Combine quinoa, tomatoes, black beans and spring onions together in a bowl. Pour dressing over quinoa mixture; toss to coat. Stir in coriander; season with salt and black pepper. Serve immediately or chill in fridge.
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I was a little disappointed based on the other reviews here. I thought this was way too salty, and the citrus from the limes was overpowering. If I make it again, I'd likely cut the salt and citrus in half. Also, I'm not sure the 1/4 cup of oil was worth the added calories. I may cut that by 1/2 as well. - 10 Nov 2012 (Review from Allrecipes USA and Canada)
Wow! This was outstanding! I only used one tsp. of cumin, but followed the rest faithfully. I also served it warm because I tried it on a fall evening. Can't wait to taste it cold. Very very tasty!! - 18 Oct 2012 (Review from Allrecipes USA and Canada)
This is my absolute favorite quinoa recipe! I have been looking for one my whole family would eat and not only did they like this...they asked for seconds! - 12 Oct 2012 (Review from Allrecipes USA and Canada)
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