Side Dishes

Warm Black Bean and Corn Quinoa Salad

Audra Balof
October 25, 2013
9

Quinoa is full of nutrition, high in fiber, and super tasty. It is so fluffy and I admire the delicate rings around each grain, Quinoa is a grain that is a must try. This Quinoa salad has a Mexican flare that is best served warm.

8
1½ cups uncooked quinoa
3 cups vegetable broth
3 TBSP olive oil
1 red pepper, finely chopped
1 jalapeño, seeds and ribs removed for a milder flavor
1 small shallot, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
12oz frozen sweet corn
15 oz Low Sodium Black Beans, rinsed and drained
1 tsp chili powder
½ tsp cumin
kosher salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
3 TBPS chopped fresh cilantro
2 TBPS fresh lime juice
diced avocados and lime wedges for serving
1. First, cook quinoa according to the directions. I cook 1½ cups of quinoa in 3 cups of vegetable broth instead of water to increase flavor. 2. Heat 3 TBS of olive oil in a large sauté pan. Add red pepper,...
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Nutritions

Calories
242

Sodium
2364mg
98% DV

Fat
9g
14% DV

Protein
9g
18% DV

Carbs
37g
12% DV

Fiber
4g
19% DV
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1 large onion I used red organic
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Nutritions

Calories
113

Sodium
377mg
15% DV

Fat
7g
11% DV

Protein
6g
12% DV

Carbs
7g
2% DV

Fiber
2g
9% DV