Spicy Quinoa Salad
Light, zesty, and Mexican-inspired: my Spicy Quinoa Salad 🥗 is the perfect compromise between enjoyment and nourishment! Indeed, this quinoa black beans salad is high in plant-based proteins (around 12 grams in just one serving), fiber, iron and vitamin C. All essential for strengthening our immune system and boosting our overall health!
Ingredients
- 2 cups Quinoa
- 4 cups Water
- ¼ cup Extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 Limes Juiced
- 1 1/2 cups Cherry tomatoes cut in halves
- 2 medium Red bell pepper cut into stripes
- 15 oz Black beans drained and rinsed
- 15 oz Chickpeas drained and rinsed
- 2 tsp Ground cumin
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 Jalapeno halved and sliced, seeds removed for a milder version
- ¼ cup Fresh cilantro chopped
- Salt and ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring the quinoa and water to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed for 10 to 15 minutes. Set aside to cool.
- Whisk the olive oil, lime juice, cumin, and 1 teaspoon salt together in a bowl.
- Combine the quinoa, cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, chickpeas, black beans, and jalapenos together in a bowl.
- Pour the dressing over quinoa mixture and toss to coat.
- Stir in cilantro; season with salt and black pepper.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Spicy Quinoa Salad
Amount per Serving
Calories
310
% Daily Value*
Fat
13
g
20
%
Saturated Fat
2
g
13
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
12
g
Sodium
693
mg
30
%
Potassium
545
mg
16
%
Carbohydrates
40
g
13
%
Fiber
9
g
38
%
Sugar
3
g
3
%
Protein
12
g
24
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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