Queen Bean Salad Recipe

Name: Queen Bean Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth; 1 cup dried quinoa, well rinsed; 4.75 cups black beans, drained and rinsed; 4.75 cups no-salt-added diced tomatoes, drained; 1 large orange bell pepper, seeded and chopped; 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; .25 cups fresh squeezed lime juice; 1 tablespoon lime zest; .75 teaspoons ground cumin; .75 teaspoons ground coriander; .25 cups cilantro, minced; 5 scallions, minced; salt, to taste; black pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
1 cup dried quinoa, well rinsed
4.75 cups black beans, drained and rinsed
4.75 cups no-salt-added diced tomatoes, drained
1 large orange bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
.25 cups fresh squeezed lime juice
1 tablespoon lime zest
.75 teaspoons ground cumin
.75 teaspoons ground coriander
.25 cups cilantro, minced
5 scallions, minced
salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste

1
Bring water and salt to a rolling boil in a large pot.
2
Add quinoa and reduce heat to a simmer. Cover and cook 15 minutes.
3
Remove from heat and let stand 10 minutes, then fluff with fork and cool to room temperature.
4
In a large serving bowl, combine beans, tomatoes and peppers, then add quinoa and toss mixture together.
5
In a small bowl or pitcher, whisk together oil, lime juice, spices, cilantro and scallions.
6
Pour dressing over the salad, toss once more and chill 8-12 hours before serving.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth, 1 cup dried quinoa, well rinsed, 4.75 cups black beans, drained and rinsed, 4.75 cups no-salt-added diced tomatoes, drained, and more.

Yes, Queen Bean 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.

Queen Bean Salad

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