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TruRoots water olive oil lime honey ground cumin ground coriander salt black pepper red bell pepper scallions black beans fresh cilantro cotija cheese
Viewed: 78 - Published at: 9 years agoIngredients
- 1/2 cup TruRoots(R) Organic Sprouted Quinoa Trio
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lime
- 1 tablespoon agave nectar or honey
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon salt more to taste
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 red bell pepper or yellow bell pepper, finely diced
- 2 scallions minced
- 1 can black beans 15oz. drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro finely chopped, optional
- 1/4 cup Cotija cheese crumbled, optional
Method
- Cook the quinoa according to package directions. Transfer to a bowl and place in the refrigerator to cool for at least 15 minutes.
- Whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, agave, cumin, coriander, salt, and black pepper in a large mixing bowl. Add the cooled, cooked quinoa, bell pepper, scallions, black beans, and cilantro, if using. Stir with a rubber spatula until all ingredients are combined and coated in the dressing. Adjust the salt to taste.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve. Just before serving, sprinkle crumbled Cotija over the top of the salad, if desired. Salad may be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
