Monday Message - Recipe of the Week

Quinoa and Black Bean Salad with Corn

 

Recipe By:  Monique Ryan, MS RD CSSD LDN

 

 

Quinoa has a delicious and nutty flavor that you and your family will enjoy. Team it with beans and corn for a great vegetarian meal.

 

Ingredients

1 cup quinoa
2 cups water
1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup fresh corn kernels
3 green onions, chopped
3 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 small red pepper seeded and chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
Juice from one lime
2 teaspoons cumin
1 clove garlic, minced
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

 

Directions

1. Cook quinoa in boiling water for about 15 to 20 minutes, or until all the water is absorbed and the little "tails" appear.
2. Place the warm quinoa in a large bowl. Add the beans, corn, onion, red pepper, and tomato. Mix olive oil, lime juice, garlic, black pepper and cumin and stir into quinoa mixture.
3. Salad can be served warm or at room temperature.

Makes 6 - 2/3 cup servings

Recipe Link:  Nutrition Facts