Kañiwa And Roasted Corn Salad Recipe

Name: Kañiwa And Roasted Corn Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup kaniwa, rinsed in a fine sieve; 2 cups water; 2 cups roasted corn, frozen*; 3 jarred, roasted peppers, rinsed and chopped; 1/2 Vidalia onion, chopped; 1 cup packed, cilantro leaves, rinsed and chopped; 1 15 oz. can small white beans, drained and rinsed; 2 limes, juiced; 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder; 2 teaspoons olive oil [optional]

Servings: persons

1 cup kaniwa, rinsed in a fine sieve
2 cups water
2 cups roasted corn, frozen*
3 jarred, roasted peppers, rinsed and chopped
1/2 Vidalia onion, chopped
1 cup packed, cilantro leaves, rinsed and chopped
1 15 oz. can small white beans, drained and rinsed
2 limes, juiced
1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
2 teaspoons olive oil [optional]

1
It is recommended to toast the kaniwa before cooking. Rinse and then place in a dry skillet. Stir over high heat until water boils off. Once dry, toast kaniwa for 1 minute, constantly moving it around the pan.
2
Place in rice cooker with 2 cups of water and turn on. It took less than 15 minutes for perfect texture. You could follow package directions and prepare it stove top as well.
3
In a large bowl, mix corn, peppers, onion, cilantro, and beans. Whisk lime juice with cumin and olive oil [add oil if desired, but not necessary] and add to vegetables.
4
* Whole Foods and Trader Joe's sell frozen organic roasted corn, but you could also throw some leftover cobs on the grill for a few minutes and remove kernels.
5
Nutrition facts [www.Nutritiondata.com] per serving: Calories, 312; Total fat, 3g; Total Carbohydrate, 62g; Fiber, 10g; Protein, 14g; Iron, 25% DV; Vit C, 46% DV; Vit A, 12% DV

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup kaniwa, rinsed in a fine sieve, 2 cups water, 2 cups roasted corn, frozen*, 3 jarred, roasted peppers, rinsed and chopped, and more.

Yes, Kañiwa And Roasted Corn Salad 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.

Kañiwa And Roasted Corn Salad

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