Try this delicious, healthy meal, it is very easy to make! It is a popular dish sold in US health food stores. Quinoa and black beans are drizzled with some olive oil, lime juice, and spices. It is vegan and gluten free. I especially like to take it to parties.
Makes 6 cups
INGREDIENTS
- 1 cup dried black beans (15 oz canned black beans), rinsed
- 1 cup quinoa, washed and rinsed
- 2 cup stock (vegetable or chicken) or water
- 1/2 cup olive oil or avocado oil
- juice of 2 limes or 4 tbsp lime juice
- 2 tsp cumin powder
- 2 tsp coriander powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 bunches scallions, chopped
- 1 smaller cucumber, cubed
- 1 bunch cilantro, chopped
- crushed red pepper flakes, to taste
- chopped tomatoes, optional
- salt and pepper to taste
DIRECTIONS
Clean and soak the beans for 8 hours. Remove the soaking liquid, discard. Cook the beans in fresh water for 1.5 hours. Strain. (Omit if using canned beans).
Wash the quinoa well with cold water. Let it soak in cold water for at least 1 hour. Remove the soaking liquid and discard. Add the stock or fresh water. Bring to a boil and cook covered for 10 – 15 minutes or until all the water has cooked away. Turn off heat and keep lid on for 15 more minutes. (You can omit the soaking time if you don’t have time).
Meanwhile, prepare the dressing. In a medium sized bowl, mix oil, lime juice, spices, salt. Add the quinoa, scallions, tomatoes, black pepper and cilantro to this mixture and stir.
You can serve with pita bread and feta cheese .
Enjoy!
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