Ingredients
- ½ cup uncooked and rinsed quinoa
- ½ cup corn, drained and rinsed or thawed from frozen
- ½ cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- ½ cup red or green bell pepper
- 1/3 cup red onion, chopped 1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped (optional)
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- Juice from 1 lime
- 2 teaspoons. fresh cilantro, chopped
- ½ teaspoons cumin ½ tsp. garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Directions
- Wash hands with soap and water. In a saucepan, heat 1 cup water to boiling. Add quinoa. Return to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and allow to cool slightly.
- Add corn, black beans, bell pepper, red onion, and jalapeno to quinoa.
- In a small separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, cilantro, cumin, garlic powder, pepper, and salt.
- Add dressing to vegetable mixture and gently toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours before serving.
Store in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to four days.
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Total Time
3 min
Prep Time
25 min
Servings
7
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 90
Fat: 4.5 g
Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
Sodium: 70 mg
Carbohydrates: 4 g
Added Sugar: 0 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Protein: 3 g