Southwestern-Style Quinoa Salad

Southwestern-Style Quinoa Salad

Recipe by Merle O'Neal from tasty.co

Lunch

Ingredients

2

2 servings

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 jalapeño, minced
  • 15 oz black beans
  • 15 oz corn
  • 3 roma tomatoes, diced
  • 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
  • 2 cups vegetable stock
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 avocado, cubed
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • fresh cilantro, to garnish

Instructions

  • Heat the oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the garlic and jalapeño and cook for about 2 minutes, until softened.
  • Add the black beans, corn, tomatoes, quinoa, vegetable stock, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Stir, then cover and cook for 15-20 minutes, until the liquid is absorbed and the quinoa is tender.
  • Transfer the salad to a serving bowl and top with the avocado, lime juice, and cilantro.
  • Enjoy!

Nutritional Facts

Per 2 servings

  • Calories: 911
  • Carbohydrate: 145g
  • Fat: 27g
  • Fiber: 29g
  • Protein: 35g
  • Sugar: 13g

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