Recipe

Black Bean And Tomato Quinoa Recipe

Add Step-by-Step Photos	Darbar / All my dishes 2 years, 4 months ago Quinoa (pronounced Keen-wa) is a fast-cooking, protein-packed whole grain. Steamed, it makes a perfect partner for lime-spiked black beans and fresh tomato. Prep:10m Cook:25m Servings:4	Darbar
	tomato cilantro bean quinoa

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Ingredients

2 teaspoons grated lime zest

2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

1 teaspoon sugar

1 cup quinoa

1 (14- to 15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained

2 medium tomatoes, diced

4 scallions, chopped

1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

Whisk together lime zest and juice, butter, oil, sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4teaspoon pepper in a large bowl.

Wash quinoa in 3 changes of cold water in a bowl, draining in a sieve each time.

Cook quinoa in a medium pot of boiling salted water (1 tablespoon salt for 2 quarts water), uncovered, until almost tender, about 10 minutes. Drain in sieve lined with cheesecloth, then set sieve in same pot with 1 inch of simmering water (water should not touch bottom of sieve). Cover quinoa with a folded kitchen towel, then cover sieve with a lid (don't worry if lid doesn't fit tightly) and steam over medium heat until tender, fluffy, and dry, about 10 minutes. Remove pot from heat and remove lid. Let stand, still covered with towel, 5 minutes.

Add quinoa to dressing and toss until dressing is absorbed, then stir in remaining ingredients and salt and pepper to taste.

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Comments

krumkake 2 years, 4 months ago said:
Perfect! Thank you -

jgpgarrett 2 years, 4 months ago said:
Sounds good darbar - we love quinoa.

softgrey 2 years, 4 months ago said:
Mmm..this would be great as a side for a bbq...

might even be good to add some grilled shrimp...
and some charred corn cut from the cob...
of even just serve the corn on the side...
yes- i think that is the menu and i will have to do this soon!...

thanks for the inspiration once again sir!

x-softie

silver_raven_venus 2 years, 2 months ago said:
Yummm.....quinoa is really healthy...the protein is the most bioavailable to the human body compared to any other plant or protein in the world, yet known ^_^ The perfect blend of fat, carbs, and protein, as well. This looks superb!!