Quinoa and black bean salad
Ingredients:
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 red onion, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1 lime, juiced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Rinse the quinoa and add it to a pot with 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 15-20 minutes or until the water is absorbed and the quinoa is tender. Fluff the quinoa with a fork and let it cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, black beans, red bell pepper, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and cilantro.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, ground cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the quinoa mixture and stir to combine.
- Add the diced avocado and gently toss to combine.
- Serve the quinoa and black bean salad immediately or chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Calorie breakdown (per serving):
- Calories: 335
- Protein: 10g
- Carbs: 46g
- Fat: 14g
- Fiber: 12g