Spent Quinoa and Black Bean Salad Recipe

Name: Spent Quinoa and Black Bean Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons lime zest, grated; 2 tablespoons lime juice, fresh; ½ teaspoon agave syrup; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 garlic clove, crushed; ¼ teaspoon ground cumin; 1 pinch red pepper flakes (optional); 1 cup quinoa, uncooked; 1 (14 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained; 2 tomatoes, chopped; 4 scallions, chopped; ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped; salt and pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

2 teaspoons lime zest, grated
2 tablespoons lime juice, fresh
½ teaspoon agave syrup
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 garlic clove, crushed
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
1 pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
1 cup quinoa, uncooked
1 (14 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
2 tomatoes, chopped
4 scallions, chopped
¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
salt and pepper, to taste

1
Mix together the lime zest, lime juice, agave, cumin, crushed garlic, olive oil, and red pepper flakes.
2
Cook quinoa according to instructions.
3
* And allow to cool.
4
Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl.
5
Add salt and pepper to taste.
6
* Note: Standard quinoa prep is to soak in hot water (enough to cover) for 5-10 minutes, then rinse thoroughly.
7
Add quinoa and 1 3/4 cu water to pot, bring to boil and simmer for 20 minutes.

161

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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 teaspoons lime zest, grated, 2 tablespoons lime juice, fresh, ½ teaspoon agave syrup, 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, and more.

Yes, Spent Quinoa and Black 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.

Spent Quinoa and Black Bean Salad

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