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Queenie Bean Salad Recipe

Add Step-by-Step Photos	Jo_jo_ba / All my dishes 1 year, 8 months ago A little bit of Southwestern flair makes this protein-packed, whole-grain salad pop on any buffet table! Yields about 1 1/2 cups per serving, and 4 WW POINTS. Prep:520m Cook:15m Servings:15	Jo_jo_ba
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Ingredients

3 cups water

2 tbsp kosher salt

1 cup quinoa, well-rinsed

2 19-oz cans (4 3/4 cups) black beans, drained and rinsed

2 19-oz cans (4 3/4 cups) diced tomatoes, drained

1 large orange bell pepper, chopped

1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped

1 tbsp extra virgin oilve oil

1/4 cup fresh lime juice

1 tsp grated lime zest

3/4 tsp ground cumin

3/4 tsp ground coriander

1/4 cup cilantro, chopped

5 whole scallions, minced

Directions

Bring water and salt to a rolling boil in a large pot.

Add quinoa and reduce heat to a simmer. Cover and cook 15 minutes.

Remove from heat and fluff with fork before cooling to room temperature.

In a large serving bowl, combine beans, tomatoes and peppers.

Add quinoa and toss mixture together.

In a small bowl or pitcher, whisk together oil, lime juice, spices, cilantro and scallions.

Pour dressing over the salad, toss once more and chill 8-12 hours before serving.

This keeps well at room temperature for hours and is great for lunch the day after.

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jo_jo_ba 1 year, 8 months ago said:
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 224.4
Total Fat: 3.1 g
Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
Sodium: 176.8 mg
Total Carbs: 38.7 g
Dietary Fiber: 8.9 g
Protein: 10.5 g

jenniferbyrdez 1 year, 8 months ago said:
Nice one. Thank you Jojo.

eggchef 1 year, 8 months ago said:
Freaking awesome salad anybody who tries itt should easily fall in love with it

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