Vegetarian Southwest Quinoa Salad

Quinoa and Black Bean Salad.
For the Salad:
1 cup uncooked quinoa, then cook..
1 (14 oz) can of black beans, drained and rinsed..
1 red pepper, chopped..
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped..
2 green onions, chopped..
1 cup fresh, canned or frozen corn..
1 small avocado, chopped into 1 inch pieces..
For the Dressing:
4 to 5 Tbsp of fresh lime juice (about two small limes).
1/2 tsp sea salt or to taste..
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper..
1 or 2 garlic cloves, minced..
1/4 cup cilantro, finely chopped..
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil..
1/2 tsp ground cumin, or more to taste..
If you like it a little more zesty then add a tsp of Tabasco or a small chilly pepper.

RECIPE: https://spicecravings.com/mexican-quinoa.
Healthy, filling and so easy to make, this Instant Pot Mexican Quinoa is a delicious one-pot meal ready in just 30-minutes. This vegan and gluten-free dish is perfect for school lunches, picnics and potlucks too..
Detailed ingredients and INSTRUCTIONS on: https://spicecravings.com/mexican-quinoa

This easy, delicious dish will quickly become a family favorite; you don’t even have to tell them it’s healthy. Use it as a side dish for just about anything, or even serve it up as the main event. Elizabeth also shows you how to make perfectly cooked, great tasting quinoa every time. It’s the perfect pasta replacement for gluten-conscious eaters..
INGREDIENTS.
(use organic ingredients where possible).
2 cups cooked quinoa.
1 clove garlic, pressed, grated or finely chopped.
1 lime, juiced.
1 teaspoon ground cumin.
1 teaspoon fine sea salt.
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil.
2 15 ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained well.
1 red bell pepper, quarter inch chopped.
6 green onions, root removed, white and part of the greens chopped.
1 handful cilantro, rough chopped.
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional).
METHOD.
Prepare the quinoa..
While the quinoa is cooking, whisk the olive oil, cumin, garlic, lime, salt, and cayenne..
Rinse and drain the black beans, then chop the veggies..
Add the cooked quinoa, beans and veggies to the bowl and gently fold it all together with the dressing..
Let it chill in the refrigerator at least 30 minutes to let the flavors come together..
Tips for preparing the quinoa.
To prepare the quinoa, rinse it well in a fine mesh colander and let all of the water drain..
Add the rinsed quinoa to a pot and add double the amount of purified water or veggie stock, minus two tablespoons since there is liquid in the rinsed quinoa. (For example, 1 cup dry quinoa needs 2 cups minus 2 tablespoons of liquid.).
Bring the pot to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to low and simmer for about 1215 minutes until all of the liquid is absorbed and the little ‘tail’ of the quinoa has sprouted out..
Fluff with a fork and reserve for your recipe.

For a great Southwestern quinoa salad, keep it simple; this quinoa recipe is delicious, easy to make, and a great choice for a healthy meal. I go easy on the seasoning, just a little salt and pepper,’ some lemon juice, and a splash of pickled jalapeno juice (if you feel like it). Since quinoa is a complete protein, this Southwest inspired salad makes an ideal vegetarian recipe, doubly so because the quinoa is paired with black beans..
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What you need to make a Southwestern Quinoa Salad
2 cups COOKED QUINOA.
1 15 oz can BLACK BEANS.
10-15 sliced CHERRY TOMATOES.
1 AVOCADO.
½ diced YELLOW BELL PEPPER.
3-5 chopped GREEN ONIONS.
¼ cup chopped, pickled JALEPENO.
½ cup chopped CILANTRO.
1 LEMON…juice and zest (or sub a lime).
2 Tbsp OLIVE OIL.
SALT and PEPPER to taste.
How to make a Southwest Quinoa Salad
Cook up the quinoa just like rice: 1 part quinoa to 2 parts water, bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until the water is absorbed. Fluff the quinoa and then set aside uncovered to cool..
while the quinoa cools, prepare the veggies:
-Dice ½ a yellow bell pepper -or any color pepperbut if you’re like me and you’re making a corn-free southwest quinoa salad, then using a yellow pepper will make your quinoa salad more lovely to look at..
-Slice some cherry tomatoes. Cherry tomatoes have a great flavor, and the hardiness of the tiny tomato makes it the perfect choice for a salad..
-Remove and mince the zest from 1 small lemon, and then slice the lemon in half..
-Chop up some green onions, and cilantro..
-If you like a little heat, chop up some pickled jalapeno, too, and reserve a Tbsp of the jalapeno pickling juice for added kick and flavor..
When the quinoa cools, add 2 cups of the cooked quinoa to a large mixing bowl..
Rinse and drain the black beans and add them to the bowl..
Add the yellow pepper, jalapeno pepper, onion, cilantro, lemon zest, olive oil, juice from half the lemon, and salt and pepper..
Mix ingredients thoroughly..
Add tomato..
Slice avocado and add to salad..
Take the remaining lemon half and squeeze its juice over the cut avocado, this will preserve the vibrancy of the avocado..
Gently mix the salad and serve..
It tastes great on it’s own, as a healthy side dish, or serve over a bed of fresh greens for a super salad topping..
Give healthy southwest quinoa salad recipe a try and let me know what you think, and bon appétit!
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One Pan Mexican Quinoa – Healthy Meal Prep.
Perfect for healthy meal prepping, this one pan vegetarian Mexican quinoa is delicious and comes together in 30 minutes! Keep it vegetarian or add chicken. Both ways taste amazing. The quinoa cooks right along with the rest of the ingredients so no need to cook it separately!
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| Ingredients |.
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil.
4 Cloves Garlic, Minced.
1 Onion, Diced.
1 Jalapeno, Seeded and Minced.
1 Cup Quinoa, Rinsed.
1 Cup Vegetable Broth.
1 (15 Ounce) Can Black Beans, Drained and Rinsed.
1 (14. Ounce) Can Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes.
1 Cup Frozen Corn.
Juice of 1 Lime.
2 Teaspoons Chili Powder.
½ Teaspoon Cumin.
½ Teaspoon Cayenne Pepper.
Salt and Pepper to Taste.
Cubed Avocado and Parsley for serving.
| Instructions |.
Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium high heat. Add onion, garlic, and jalapeno and cook until softened. About 2 minutes..
Add black beans, tomatoes, corn, quinoa, vegetable broth, chili powder, cayenne, cumin, and lime juice. Season to taste with salt and pepper and stir..
Bring to a simmer and reduce heat to medium low. Simmer for 20 minutes with the lid on stirring occasionally..
Serve with diced avocado and fresh parsley..
Enjoy!

This Mexican Quinoa Salad is simple and scrumptious. With all the classic Mexican flavors like cilantro, lime and hot pepper, this salad will be sure to please a crowd and can be whipped up in less than 15 minutes!
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The most delicious Mexican Quinoa Salad of all times. Healthy avocado, protein-rich black beans, a boat load of cilantro and a little heat make this Mexican quinoa recipe more than complete..
1 cup quinoa.
1-1.5 cups vegetable stock.
1/2 red onion.
1 cup cooked black beans.
2 tomatoes.
1 cob cooked corn.
2 small avocado (ripe but firm).
2 hands full cilantro leaves.
1-2 red chillies.
2 Limes.
Sea salt.
Pepper