Fiesta Quinoa Salad

Ingredients:

• 1 cup quinoa
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 2 ears corn, roasted, kernels cut off cob, or 1 cup frozen
• 1 red bell pepper, roasted and chopped
• 1 (15 oz) can black beans or soy beans, rinsed and drained
• 3 scallions, sliced
• 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
• Juice of 3 limes
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper

Directions:

1. Combine quinoa and broth in a saucepan.  Bring to a boil, cover, and then reduce heat an simmer for 15 minutes.
2. In a large bowl, mix quinoa, corn, pepper, beans, scallions, and cilantro.
3. In a small bowl, whisk lime juice, oil, and spices.  Pour over quinoa and mix well.
4. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

 

Recipe courtesy of Oldways Nutrition Exchange (oldwayspt.org)