QUINOA AND BLACK BEAN SALAD
 
 
QUINOA AND BLACK BEAN SALAD
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Ingredients
  • 2 (15.5-oz.) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
  • Salt, black pepper, garlic powder
  • 1 c. quinoa
  • 3 T. cider vinegar
  • 1 T. soy sauce
  • 2 T. fresh lime juice
  • 1 chipotle in adobo, minced
  • ¼ c. plus 2 T. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium red onion, finely chopped
  • ½ of each color bell pepper (red, yellow, orange, green), finely diced
  • ⅓ c. chopped cilantro or parsley
Instructions
  1. Place drained and rinsed beans in a bowl and set aside.
  2. In a saucepan, combine quinoa with 2 c. water and 1 t. salt. Bring to boil. Cover and simmer over low heat until all water is absorbed. Spread the quinoa on a platter to allow to cool.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk the vinegar, soy sauce, lime juice and chipotle.
  4. Add the olive oil and whisking the whole time until blended.
  5. Add the beans, quinoa, onion, bell peppers and cilantro. Mix well. Season to taste.
Notes
*****You can make ahead and refrigerate.
Recipe by Geaux Ask Alice! at https://geauxaskalice.com/quinoa-black-bean-salad/