Quinoa Black Bean Salad

Step 1

Rinse the quinoa well in a sieve under cool running water.

Step 2

In a saucepan, bring the water to a boil, add the quinoa, cover, and simmer on low heat, until all of the water is absorbed and the quinoa is tender, about 10 to 15 minutes.

Step 3

Allow to cool for 15 minutes.

Step 4

In a large bowl, combine the oil, lime juice, cumin, coriander, cilantro, and scallions.

Step 5

Stir in the beans, tomatoes, bell peppers, and chiles.

Step 6

Add the cooled quinoa, and salt and pepper to taste, and combine thoroughly.

Step 7

Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Step 8

Garnish with lemon or lime wedges.

Step 9

Rinse the quinoa well in a sieve under cool running water.

Step 10

In a saucepan, bring the water to a boil, add the quinoa, cover, and simmer on low heat, until all of the water is absorbed and the quinoa is tender, about 10 to 15 minutes.

Step 11

Allow to cool for 15 minutes.

Step 12

In a large bowl, combine the oil, lime juice, cumin, coriander, cilantro, and scallions.

Step 13

Stir in the beans, tomatoes, bell peppers, and chiles.

Step 14

Add the cooled quinoa, and salt and pepper to taste, and combine thoroughly.

Step 15

Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Step 16

Garnish with lemon or lime wedges.