Looking for a recipe that checks all the boxes for a healthy new start? This recipe is for you!
It should be a staple in everyone’s kitchen.
It is timeless, so easy to make, extremely good for you and can easily be doubled or tripled for meal prep/lunches or as a perfect side item. Since I am mostly plant-based, I use it as a main dish along with some fruit and hummus bread.
The flavors are fresh and explosive with lime, cilantro, green onion, and red pepper giving the hearty and savory black beans and quinoa a delicious crunchy twist.
If you have a new workout regimen and are looking to pack protein into small, healthy meals this is your go-to. If you are looking to move a few meals meatless for your family, start with this delicious option. Everyone will love it.
Here’s to your health & happiness!
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Superfood Black Bean & Quinoa Salad
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked quinoa
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 lime, jiuced
- 1 tsp fine sea salt
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 15 oz. can black beans, rinsed & drained
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 6 green onions, chopped
- 1 handful cilantro, rough chopped
Instructions
- Cook quinoa according to instructions.
- While quinoa is cooking, whisk the olive oil, cumin, garlic, lime, salt, and cayenne together in a large bowl to let flavors marinate.
- Rinse and drain black beans.
- Chop veggies well.
- Add cooked quinoa, beans and diced veggies to the bowl and gently fold it together with the dressing and cilantro.
- Let the salad chill in the refridgerator for 30 minutes to let flavors come together. Taste best chilled or room temp.
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Always cheering for you, Courtney
