Spent Quinoa and Black Bean Salad

jimsgirl73's Note:

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.

• Total Time: 30 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 2 teaspoons lime zest , grated
• 2 tablespoons lime juice , fresh
• ½ teaspoon agave syrup
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 garlic clove , crushed
• ¼ 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
• ¼ 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!