Nutritional Information: Calories 299, Fat 10g. Sat Fat 2.5g. Carbs 26.5g.

 Fiber 3g. Protein 5.5g. Sugars 1.5g. Sodium 86mg. No Cholesterol

 

1 cup quinoa, washed and drained

2 cups water

¼ cup olive oil

Juice of 2 fresh limes

1 tsp cumin

½ tsp red-pepper flakes (optional)

1 can black beans, rinsed

1 ½ cups cherry tomatoes, cut in half

5 green onions, finely chopped

¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Salt and pepper to taste

 

1.     Wash and rinse quinoa. In a sauce pan, bring quinoa and water to a boil. Reduce to simmer, covered and cook until all water is absorbed, about 10 to 15 minutes. Let cool.

2.     In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, cumin and red pepper flakes.

3.     Combine cooled quinoa, beans, tomatoes and onions in a large bowl.

4.     Drizzle dressing over salad and toss in cilantro. Season with salt and pepper.