Beanoa (Aka Quinoa Salad With Black Beans, Tomatoes, Corn, And Rajas) Recipe

Name: Beanoa (Aka Quinoa Salad With Black Beans, Tomatoes, Corn, And Rajas)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup olive oil; 1 cup quinoa; 1 teaspoon cumin seeds; 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth or water; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice; freshly ground black pepper to taste; 2 cups cooked black beans, drained; 2 cups cooked corn kernels; 3 or 4 poblano peppers, roasted, peeled, seeded, and chopped into 1/2-inch squares; 2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes, preferably mixed varieties, quartered; 4 green onions, finely chopped; 4 tablespoons or more fresh cilantro, finely chopped (substitute parsley if you don't like cilantro)

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup olive oil
1 cup quinoa
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
2 cups chicken or vegetable broth or water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 cups cooked black beans, drained
2 cups cooked corn kernels
3 or 4 poblano peppers, roasted, peeled, seeded, and chopped into 1/2-inch squares
2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes, preferably mixed varieties, quartered
4 green onions, finely chopped
4 tablespoons or more fresh cilantro, finely chopped (substitute parsley if you don't like cilantro)

1
In a large saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat. Add quinoa and cumin seeds and stir until toasted and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Stir in broth and salt; bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer 15 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed. Remove from the heat and let stand covered for 5 minutes; fluff with a fork.
2
In a large bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup olive oil, lime juice, and black pepper until emulsified. Add black beans, corn, poblano pepper, tomato, scallions, and cilantro. Stir in the quinoa.
3
Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve at room temperature or refrigerate until shortly before serving.

579

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup olive oil, 1 cup quinoa, 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth or water, and more.

Yes, Beanoa (Aka Quinoa Salad With Black Beans, Tomatoes, Corn, And Rajas) falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Beanoa (Aka Quinoa Salad With Black Beans, Tomatoes, Corn, And Rajas)

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