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.