SOUTHWEST QUINOA SALAD WITH SPICY LIME VINAIGRETTE
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1 cup quinoa
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups vegetable stock
½ cup diced green bell pepper
½ cup diced red onion
1 jalapeno pepper ( seeded and minced )
1 cup fresh corn kernels ( if using frozen, thaw completely )
1 ( 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed )
1 large tomato ( seeded and diced )
1 avocado ( peeled and diced )
½ cup crumbled feta cheese ( optional )
For spicy lime vinaigrette:
¼ cup fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons lime zest
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
1/3 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups vegetable stock
½ cup diced green bell pepper
½ cup diced red onion
1 jalapeno pepper ( seeded and minced )
1 cup fresh corn kernels ( if using frozen, thaw completely )
1 ( 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed )
1 large tomato ( seeded and diced )
1 avocado ( peeled and diced )
½ cup crumbled feta cheese ( optional )
For spicy lime vinaigrette:
¼ cup fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons lime zest
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
1/3 cup olive oil
In a fine mesh colander, rinse the quinoa under cold water. Swirl the quinoa with your hand and continue to rinse. Set aside to drain.
In a large saucepan over medium heat, add the olive oil and...
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Nutritions
Calories
513
Sodium
650mg
27% DV
Fat
32g
50% DV
Protein
7g
15% DV
Carbs
22g
7% DV
Fiber
5g
23% DV
PER SERVING *
% DAILY VALUE*
Fat
Saturated Fat8g42%
Polysaturated Fat5g35%
Monosaturated Fat18g116%
Cholesterol14mg4%
Sodium650mg27%
Potassium408mg11%
Protein7g15%
% DAILY VALUE*
Total Carbohydrate
Fiber5g23%
Sugar3g7%
Vitamin A635IU12%
Vitamin B61mg71%
Vitamin C23mg38%
Calcium99mg9%
Iron2mg13%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.