Black Bean and Tomato Quinoa
| Diet Nutritional Stats Black Bean and Tomato Quinoa | |
| Serving Size 118 g | |
| Amount Per Serving | |
| Calories 271 | Calories from Fat 19 |
| % Daily Value | |
| Total Fat 2.1g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat 0.0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrates 49.5g | 16% |
| Dietary Fiber 10.2g | 41% |
| Sugars 2.7g | |
| Protein 14.9g | |
| Vitamin A 7% Vitamin C 12% Iron 21% Calcium 9% |
- 2 teaspoons grated lime zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 (14- to 15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 2 medium tomatoes, diced
- 4 scallions, chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Whisk together lime zest and juice, sugar, and 1/4teaspoon pepper in a large bowl.
Wash quinoa in 3 changes of cold water in a bowl, draining in a sieve each time.
Cook quinoa in a medium pot of boiling water, uncovered, until almost tender, about 10 minutes. Drain in sieve, then set sieve in same pot with 1 inch of simmering water. Cover quinoa with a folded kitchen towel, then cover sieve with a lid and steam over medium heat until tender, fluffy, and dry, about 10 minutes. Remove pot from heat and remove lid. Let stand, still covered with towel, 5 minutes.
Add quinoa to dressing and toss until dressing is absorbed, then stir in remaining ingredients and pepper to taste.