Tomato and Black Bean Quinoa Salad

August 18, 2014

Tomato and Black Bean Quinoa Salad - A light and healthy corn, tomato, and black bean quinoa salad. Vegan and gluten free.

½ cup organic gluten free red quinoa (I used Trader Joe's)
1 cup water
1 cup frozen corn, thawed
½ (15.5 ounce) can black beans, drained
½ cup tomatoes, diced
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon basil, chopped
2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
? teaspoon salt
? teaspoon pepper
? teaspoon cayenne red pepper

Combine quinoa and water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to simmer and cook for about 10-15 minutes until water is absorbed. Meanwhile, add corn, beans, tomatoes, oil, lime, basil and...
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Nutritions

Calories
572

Sodium
44mg
1% DV

Fat
22g
34% DV

Protein
15g
30% DV

Carbs
42g
14% DV

Fiber
11g
46% DV