The Benefits of Quinoa

Quinoa and Black Bean Salad

Makes 1 Serving

For a PDF copy of this recipe, Quinoa and Black Bean Salad

Ingredients:

1/2 cup quinoa (makes approx. 2 cups cooked)

1 cup water

1/2 cup cooked beans (look for salt free brands)

1 celery stalk

10 cherry tomatoes cut in half

1 medium carrot grated or chopped

1 green onion, thinly sliced

2 tbsp olive oil and lemon juice dressing

Directions:

1. Rinse quinoa under cold water to remove saponins (some quinoa sold is already rinsed).

2. Place quinoa in a pot with 1 cup of cold water, bring to a boil, cover, simmer for 15 minutes, let rest for 5 minutes.

3. While quinoa is cooking, chop and/or slice celery, tomatoes, carrot, green onion and place in a bowl.

4. Add beans to vegetables.

5. Make dressing (see recipe below).

6. Add quinoa to vegetables.

7. Mix in dressing.

Olive Oil and Lemon Juice Dressing

Makes 2 tbsp

1/2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive oil

1 tbsp Water

1/2 tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice

1 tsp Dried Basil

1 tsp Dried Thyme

2 tsp Ground Mustard

Add all ingredients into a mason jar and shake.