Healthy Recipies

Thursday, May 1, 2014

Zesty Quinoa Recipe

Ingredients
1 C. Quinoa
2 C. Water
1/4 C. Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 Limes, juiced
2 t. Cumin
1 1/2 C. Cherry tomatoes (halved)
1 15oz. Can of black beans (rinsed)
5 Green onions (finely chopped)
1/4 C. Fresh cilantro (chopped)
Salt & pepper to taste

Directions
Bring quinoa and water to a boil in saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, 10-15 minutes. Set aside and cool. Whisk olive oil , lime juice, cumin, 1 t. of salt, together in a bowl. 
Combine quinoa, tomatoes, black beans, and green onions together in a bowl. Pour dressing over quinoa mixture; toss to coat. Stir in cilantro; season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately or chill in refrigerator.






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