Ingredients
6
6 servings
- •2 cups water
- •1 cup quinoa
- •0.25 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- •2 limes, juiced
- •2 teaspoons ground cumin
- •1 teaspoon salt
- •0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or more to taste
- •1.5 cups halved cherry tomatoes
- •1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- •5 green onions, finely chopped
- •0.25 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- •salt and ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, 10 to 15 minutes. Set aside to cool.
- Meanwhile, whisk olive oil, lime juice, cumin, salt, and red pepper flakes together in a small bowl.
- Combine quinoa, tomatoes, black beans, and green onions in a large bowl. Pour dressing over quinoa mixture; toss to coat. Stir in cilantro; season with salt and black pepper.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator.
Nutritional Facts
Per 6 servings
- Calories: 270
- Carbohydrate: 34g
- Fat: 12g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 9g
- Sugar: 2g
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