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Black Bean, Corn, and Quinoa Salad

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Source: Recommended by CookGo

  • 20 Min
  • 6 Servings
  • $7

INGREDIENTS

  • Grain

    • 🍲 2 cups chicken broth
    • 1 cup uncooked quinoa

  • Vegetable

    • 🌽 1 cup frozen corn
    • 1 small red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
    • 🧅 1 small red onion, chopped
    • ÂĽ cup chopped fresh cilantro

  • Legume

    • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained

  • Seasoning

    • 1 tablespoon lime juice
    • 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
    • 🍋 1 lime, zested
    • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
    • 🥑 2 tablespoons avocado oil
    • 🧂 Salt and ground black pepper to taste

STEPS

1

Bring chicken broth to a boil in a 2-quart saucepan. Stir in quinoa. Reduce heat to low; simmer, covered, until broth is absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in corn. Cover and let stand until corn is warmed through, about 5 minutes.

2

Whisk lime juice, red wine vinegar, lime zest, and cumin together in a large bowl. Whisk in avocado oil. Add black beans, red bell pepper, red onion, and cilantro. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in quinoa and corn.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

250

Calories

  • 10g
    Protein
  • 38g
    Carbs
  • 7g
    Fats

đź’ˇ Tips

Cook quinoa ahead of time and freeze for future use to save time.Serve chilled or at room temperature for fresh flavors.Add avocado slices for extra creaminess and nutrition.

⚠️ Precautions

This recipe is for inspiration only. The specific use needs to beadjusted according to individual differences.