Quinoa and Black Bean Salad
This quinoa and black bean salad is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for lunch or dinner. It’s packed with protein and fiber, making it a satisfying and filling meal that is sure to keep you energized throughout the day.
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 lime, juiced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, bring the quinoa and vegetable broth to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan, and simmer for 18-20 minutes, or until the quinoa is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and let the quinoa cool for a few minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, black beans, red bell pepper, red onion, and cilantro.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the quinoa and black bean mixture, and toss everything together until well combined.
- Serve the salad at room temperature or chilled, and enjoy!
This Quinoa and Black Bean Salad is a perfect meal for lunch or dinner. It’s a great source of protein, fiber and other important nutrients. The quinoa provides complex carbohydrates and the black beans provide plant-based protein. The red pepper and red onion adds a nice crunch and cilantro gives it a fresh taste. The dressing made with lime juice, olive oil, cumin, salt, and pepper gives it a nice flavor. This recipe is easy to make, delicious and very healthy, you can enjoy it on its own or as a side dish.
