Quinoa Black Bean Salad

When we think of heart health that used to mean our meals had to be bland, tasteless, or boring. But many “heart healthy” foods can spice up your meals with flavor, texture, and if you like even a hint of spice. Like this Quinoa Black Bean Salad from dietitian Anne Lee EdD, RDN, LD.

Quinoa Black Bean Salad

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When we think of heart health that used to mean our meals had to be bland, tasteless, or boring. But many “heart healthy” foods can spice up your meals with flavor, texture, and if you like even a hint of spice. Like this Quinoa Black Bean Salad from dietitian Anne Lee EdD, RDN, LD.

• Author: Anne Lee
• Total Time: 25-35 minutes
• Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup quinoa
• 1 cup water
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 4 teaspoon fresh lime juice, or more to taste
• 1/4  teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4  teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 tablespoon minced scallions
• 1 1/2 cups cooked black beans (15 ounce can, drained)
• 2 cups diced tomatoes
• 1 cup diced bell peppers (red, green, yellow, or a mixture)
• 2 teaspoons minced fresh green chiles
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Lemon or lime wedges, for garnish

Instructions

1. Rinse the quinoa well in a sieve under cool running water.
2. In a saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Add the quinoa, cover, and simmer on low heat until all of the water is absorbed and the quinoa is tender, about 10 to 15 minutes.
3. Allow to cool for 15 minutes.
4. In a large bowl, combine the oil, lime juice, cumin, coriander, cilantro, and scallions.
5. Stir in the beans, tomatoes, bell peppers, and chiles. Add the cooled quinoa, salt and pepper to taste, and combine thoroughly.
6. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
7. Garnish with lemon or lime wedges.