Quinoa Salad With Chicken and Black Beans

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- Ready In:
- 35mins
- Ingredients:
- 18
- Serves:
-
6
ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 375 g boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper
- 3 green onions, sliced
- 2 plum tomatoes, diced
- 1⁄2 sweet red pepper, diced
- 2 cups canned black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn kernel
- 1⁄4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
directions
- In saucepan, heat half of the oil over medium heat; cook garlic and paprika, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Stir in quinoa and add water; bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until no liquid remains and quinoa is tender, about 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in large skillet, heat remaining oil over medium-high heat; saute chicken, cumin, ground coriander, salt, pepper and cayenne until browned, about 5 minutes.
- Add green onions, tomatoes, red pepper, black beans and corn; cook over medium heat, stirring, until red pepper is tender-crisp and chicken is no longer pink inside, about 5 minutes.
- Transfer to large bowl. Add quinoa, cilantro and lime juice; toss to combine.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Deantini
Canada