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Quinoa and Black Beans
Quinoa and Black Beans with smoky lime dressing is simple to make and tastes incredible. It's a healthy side or main course.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 312 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Main Course
Cuisine:
American , Mexican
Ingredients
For the dressing
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
For the salad
- 1 cup quinoa uncooked (185g)
- 15 ounce can black beans rinsed and drained (400g)
- 1 red bell pepper deseeded and diced
- 1 cup corn
- 1 avocado peeled, destoned and chopped
- 2 scallions chopped
- 2 tablespoons cilantro (coriander) chopped
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa, then place into a pot with 1 ¾ cups water and stir.
- Put the lid onto the pot, bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes or until the water is all absorbed and the quinoa is cooked. Add a little more water if necessary to finish cooking.
- Remove from the heat and allow the quinoa to rest in the pot, with the lid on, for 5 minutes.
- Pour it into a bowl, fluff with a fork and set aside to cool.
- For the dressing, add all ingredients to a bowl and whisk to combine (or put them into a jar and shake).
- When the quinoa is cool, add the beans, bell pepper, corn, avocado, scallions and cilantro to a bowl and toss.
- Drizzle a little of the dressing over the quinoa salad and toss again gently.
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Notes
- When making the smoky lime dressing, add it to a mason jar and shake it until combined. This is a great way to make ahead and store in the fridge for later. Then you can just add as much as you want.
- Ensure the quinoa is cooled before adding it to the rest of the ingredients, as you don't want it to wilt or slightly cook the vegetables.
- You may want to add the avocado last as it can easily get mushy if tossed too much. Avocado will also be the first vegetable to brown, so you can opt to add it on the side if you know you're going to have leftovers.
- Get more beans in your diet with these Bean Recipes.
- Find out more about healthy legumes.
Nutrition Information
Calories
312kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
39g
(13%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Sodium
431mg
(18%)
Potassium
644mg
(18%)
Fiber
10g
(40%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
895IU
(18%)
Vitamin C
33mg
(37%)
Calcium
50mg
(5%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 312
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 312kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Sodium | 431mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 644mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 10g | 40% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 895IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 33mg | 37% |
| Calcium | 50mg | 5% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.