1 C Quinoa
1 C canned black beans, drained and rinsed
1 C canned corn, drained
1/2 C chopped red bell pepper (or 1/4 C Red Bell and 1/4 C Yellow Bell for color)
1/2 C chopped red onion
1 chopped Jalapeno (remove seeds so it is not too spicy)
1/4 C lime juice (lemon is fine, just not as good)
1/4 C olive oil
1 Tsp ground cumin
1 Tsp ground (ancho) chili powder
1/4 C chopped cilantro
Salt and Pepper to taste
1.
Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to boil. Meanwhile, rinse
quinoa under cold water until the water is clear. Place quinoa into the
boiling water, reduce to rolling boil and let cook until softened (about
15 minutes). Drain and run under cool water
2. Combine beans, pepper, corn, onion, and jalapeno in a bowl and combine with cooled quinoa stirring it all together
3.
In a separate bowl, whisk lime juice, olive oil, cumin and chili
powder, pour over quinoa mixture. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed..
4. Mix in cilantro and serve with lime wedges (optional)
Taste 4/5
Ease of Making 4/5
Worth it 5/5
