1 cup quinoa
2 cups water
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
2 limes, juiced
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon red pepper
flakes, or more to taste
1 ½ cups halved cherry
tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can black
beans, drained and rinsed
5 green onions, finely
chopped
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
Salt and ground black pepper
to taste
1)
Bring quinoa and water to a boil in a saucepan.
Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water
has been absorbed, 10-15 minutes. Set aside to cool.
2)
Whisk olive oil, lime juice, cumin, 1 teaspoon salt,
and red pepper flakes together in a bowl.
3)
Combine quinoa, tomatoes, black beans, and green
onions together in a bowl. Pour dressing over quinoa mixture; toss to coat.
Stir in cilantro; season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately or chill in
refrigerator.
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 10-15 minutes
Servings: 6
