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Black Bean and Sweet Corn Quinoa Salad

From ingredients to enjoyment, this recipe makes it easy to create something wonderful.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 325 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ¾ cup uncooked quinoa
  • 1 ½ cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 cup frozen sweet white corn
  • 2 cans cans (15-ounces each) black beans drained and rinsed
  • ½ cup cilantro chopped

Instructions

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  1. In a medium pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. When shimmering and hot, add the onions and saute for 4-5 minutes, stirring often. Add the garlic and stir for a minute or two until the garlic is fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
  2. Add the quinoa and cover with broth. Stir in cumin, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil. Cover, reduce heat and let simmer for 20 minutes (or until all the liquid is absorbed).
  3. Stir in the frozen corn and black beans. Cover and let the pot sit off the heat until the corn and beans are heated through, about 5-6 minutes. Stir in the cilantro. Serve warm or chilled – it is delicious both ways!

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Serving Calories 325kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 55g (18%) Protein 17g (34%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 414mg (17%) Fiber 15g (60%) Sugar 2g (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 325

% Daily Value*

Serving 1 Serving
Calories 325kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 55g 18%
Protein 17g 34%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 414mg 17%
Fiber 15g 60%
Sugar 2g 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.