Quinoa & Black bean salad

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 6
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 238.2
  • Total Fat: 9.0 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 78.0 mg
  • Total Carbs: 33.2 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 5.3 g
  • Protein: 7.4 g

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Introduction

Makes 6 1/2 cup servings. Makes 6 1/2 cup servings.
Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

    Ingredients:
    *Red Quinoa, 1 cup dry
    Water, tap, 2 cup (8 fl oz) (remove)
    *green onions - fresh (1/4 c chopped; 25 g), 50 gram(s) (remove)
    *Cilantro - fresh, 0.25 cup (remove)
    *Beans (Westbrae Natural) Black Organic, 15oz can
    *Lime Juice, fresh squeezed, 1 oz (remove)
    *100% ITALIAN EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, 3 tbsp (remove)
    Red Ripe Tomatoes, 2 medium whole (2-3/5" dia) (remove)

Directions

Add quinoa and 2 cups water and cook according to pkg. Place in mixing bowl and set aside to cool. Rinse and drain black beans. Add to quinoa. Chop tomatoes, cilantro and onions. Add to bowl. Squeeze in lime juice and add olive oil. Add sea salt to taste. May choose to add 1/2 to 1 teasp. sugar to cut acidity of lime. Can also add more lime juice to taste.

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ROGERSPARK1.