Quinoa and Black Bean Salad is a flavorful, 30-minute meal.
Quinoa and Black Bean Salad is full of protein and super tasty.
Quinoa and Black Bean Salad is a scrumptiously filling meal.
This Quinoa and Black Bean Salad is a hearty casserole that can be served either cold or at room temperature. It is a good protein source since quinoa is a "complete" protein, and the dish also contains protein-rich black beans. It's vegan and gluten free. And it tastes so darned good. You can be eating this in about 30 minutes.
The original recipe is one of the many wonderful recipes from Moosewood Restaurant. It is taken from their cookbook, Moosewood Restaurant Low-Fat Favorites, which is one of the best cookbooks on the market.
Menu Pairing
All you need to make a complete meal is a nice green salad, a bit of fruit and a glass of wine. You will be happy as a clam.
What You Need
You will need measuring cups and spoons, a knife, cutting board, bowl for serving, and a good pan. Do yourself a favor and buy the best tools you can afford.
Quinoa and Black Bean Salad Recipe
Author: Recipe Idea Shop
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup quinoa
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 4 teaspoons fresh lime juice
- ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons minced scallions
- 1 ½ cups cooked black beans 15-ounce can, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups diced fresh tomatoes
- 1 cup diced red bell pepper or green bell pepper
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh green chiles I use jarred, diced jalapeños
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa well in a sieve under cool running water.
- Bring the water to boil in a saucepan.
- Add quinoa, cover and simmer on low heat until all the water is absorbed and the quinoa is tender, about 10-15 minutes.
- Allow to cool for 15 minutes.
- In a small bowl, combine the oil, lime juice, spices and scallions.
- Stir in the beans, tomatoes, peppers and chiles.
- Add the cooled quinoa and combine thoroughly.
- Adjust seasonings as desired.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Quinoa & Black Bean Salad. Simple. Amazing.
More Quinoa Recipes
- Curried Quinoa
- Quinoa Fruit & Nut Salad
- Roasted Eggplant Quinoa Salad
- Eggplant Chickpea Spiced Quinoa
- Andean Quinoa Corn Salad
- Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
- Corn and Quinoa Bread
Kathy acquired the blog, Recipe Idea Shop in 2024. She was raised on a farm in Arkansas where having a big garden and good food to eat was the norm. She shares recipes for homemade comfort food and new trending dishes.
Kathy began her blogging journey in 2011 when she founded PetticoatJunktion.com, a home décor blog focused on repurposing and upcycling furniture, and thrift store finds.