Ingredients
6
6 servings
- •2 cups water
- •1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- •¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- •¼ cup lime juice
- •2 teaspoons ground cumin
- •1 teaspoon salt
- •1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- •1 ½ cups diced cucumber
- •¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- •salt and ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring water and 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, 15 to 20 minutes. Set aside to cool.
- Whisk olive oil, lime juice, cumin, and 1 teaspoon salt together in a bowl to make dressing.
- Combine cooled quinoa, black beans, and cucumber in a large bowl. Pour in dressing and toss to coat. Stir in cilantro and season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate or serve immediately.
Nutritional Facts
Per 6 servings
- Calories: 263
- Carbohydrate: 32g
- Fat: 12g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 9g
- Sugar: 1g
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