QUINOA-BLACK BEAN SALAD WITH SMOKY LIME DRESSING

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QUINOA-BLACK BEAN SALAD WITH SMOKY LIME DRESSING image

Yield servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup quinoa (inca red from ancient harvest is a fave)
4 green onions, thinly sliced
1 15-oz. can black beans
1/4 cup fresh cilantro
3 Tbs. olive oil
2 Tbs. fresh lime juice
2 Tbs. red wine vinegar
1 Tbs. soy sauce
2 tsps. agave nectar or honey
1/2 tsp. kosher salt
1 canned chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
1 small garlic clove, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Place quinoa and 2 cups water in a medium saucepan over high heat and bring to a boil. Lower heat, cover and simmer 15 mins. or until liquid is absorbed. Stir in the green onions, black beans, and cilantro. Puree the remaining ingredients together in a food processor; pour over quinoa and stir to coat with dressing. Adjust seasoning with salt and additional lime juice if desired.

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