Quinoa, Black Bean and Mango Salad

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Nutritional Info

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 279.4

Total Fat: 4.7 g
Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
Sodium: 95.9 mg
Total Carbs: 64.8 g
Dietary Fiber: 11.7 g
Protein: 13.7 g

View full nutritional breakdown of Quinoa, Black Bean and Mango Salad calories by ingredient

Introduction

Delicious main or side dish. Should be made with organic ingredients for best results. Delicious main or side dish. Should be made with organic ingredients for best results.

Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

1 cup water

1/2 cup quinoa, well rinsed

1 tsp olive oil

1 Tbsp lime juice

1/4 tsp cumin

1/8 tsp cayenne pepper

1 Tbsp minced scallions

1 Tbsp chopped cilantro

1/4 cup green onions

1 15 oz can Black Beans, rinsed and drained

1 ear fresh corn, kernels removed (or 1 cup canned corn)

1 sm tomato, chopped

3/4 cup chopped bell pepper: red, yellow and organge

1 cup chopped mango

Directions

In a saucepan, bring water to boil. Add quinoa, cover and simmer on low heat until water is absorbed. (10-15 minutes) Cool.
In small bowl, combine olive oil, lime juice, cumin, cayenne, scallions and cilantro.
In large bowl, combine cooled quinoa, green onions, beans, corn, tomato, bell pepper and mango.
Add olive oil mixture to quinoa mixture and toss gently. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate until cool.

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user 198WORSTED.