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Heart Healthy Black Bean Quinoa Salad Recipe

               
Black Bean Quinoa Salad
This deliciously hearty and healthy quinoa salad is bursting with, garden-fresh flavor. Black beans and corn give the dish heft, while lime juice and cilantro add a bright pop of zestiness.
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Ingredients
Recipe yields 8 servings
1 Tbsp olive oil
2 bell peppers, chopped
2 scallions, chopped
1 Tbsp chili powder
1 can (15.5 oz) low-sodium black beans, rinsed and drained
3 Tbsp lime juice
2 cups cooked quinoa
1/2 cup corn
1 tsp ground cumin
2 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
Black pepper to taste
1/8 tsp salt
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Directions
Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add the peppers, scallions and chili powder; cook 5 minutes. Stir in beans and 2 tablespoons of the lime juice; cook 1 more minute. Remove from heat.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, combine cooked quinoa, black bean mixture, remaining 1 tablespoon lime juice, corn, cumin, cilantro, black pepper and salt. Serve warm.

Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 146
Make this for: Gluten Free
Dietary Review:
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Jane Schwartz, RDN, CLT
This recipe has been reviewed by a dietitian.
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Nutrition facts
Serving Size: 1/2 cup
Per serving:
calories:146
total fat:3g
sat fat:0g
cholesterol:0mg
sodium:62mg
total carb:24g
fibers:6g
proteins:6g

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Heart Healthy Black Bean Quinoa Salad Recipe
Ingredients
Recipe yields 8 servings
1 Tbsp olive oil
2 bell peppers, chopped
2 scallions, chopped
1 Tbsp chili powder
1 can (15.5 oz) low-sodium black beans, rinsed and drained
3 Tbsp lime juice
2 cups cooked quinoa
1/2 cup corn
1 tsp ground cumin
2 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
Black pepper to taste
1/8 tsp salt
Directions
Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add the peppers, scallions and chili powder; cook 5 minutes. Stir in beans and 2 tablespoons of the lime juice; cook 1 more minute. Remove from heat.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, combine cooked quinoa, black bean mixture, remaining 1 tablespoon lime juice, corn, cumin, cilantro, black pepper and salt. Serve warm.

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