Wednesday, May 28, 2014

Black Bean, Tomato, and Corn Quinoa

Black Bean, Tomato, and Corn Quinoa

Serves 6
1 cup quinoa
2 cups water
1 can (14 oz) black beans rinsed and drained      
1 cup frozen or fresh corn kernels
4 green onions chopped
3 medium tomatoes chopped
juice and zest from one lime
2-3 Tbs. olive oil
1 clove garlic minced
2 tsp. cumin
½ tsp. salt
¼ tsp. chipotle chili powder
¼ cup chopped cilantro

Cook quinoa in boiling salted water until liquid is absorbed  and the little tails appear..15-20 minutes.  Place warm quinoa in large bowl. Add beans, corn, tomatoes and green onions. Whisk zest, lime juice, olive oil,  garlic and seasonings. Stir dressing into mixture; stir in cilantro.

Serve warm or room temp.

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