Spent Quinoa and Black Bean Salad

Submitted by jimsgirl73

"from Spent by Dr. Frank Lipman. Quite tasty and filling. Make ahead to let flavors meld. I also like to serve with boiled or grilled shrimp."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 2 teaspoons lime zest, grated
• 2 tablespoons lime juice, fresh
• 1⁄2 teaspoon agave syrup
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1 cup quinoa, uncooked
• 1 (14 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 4 scallions, chopped
• 1⁄4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• salt and pepper, to taste

directions

1. Mix together the lime zest, lime juice, agave, cumin, crushed garlic, olive oil, and red pepper flakes.
2. Cook quinoa according to instructions. * And allow to cool.
3. Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl.
4. Add salt and pepper to taste.
5. * Note: Standard quinoa prep is to soak in hot water (enough to cover) for 5-10 minutes, then rinse thoroughly. Add quinoa and 1 3/4 cu water to pot, bring to boil and simmer for 20 minutes.

Reviews

[JustDrea81]

I made this twice, and it was fantastic both times. The second time, I subbed garbanzo beans for black bean. The only change that I made was to add a bit of chili powder.

 

[Elmotoo]

This was gobbled up really, really quickly by 3 people. I'll need to double it next time! Make the quinoa early as it takes some time to cool off. Thank you for posting!