Ingredients
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1 cup quinoa, washed and drained
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2 cups water
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1/4 cup olive oil
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1 teaspoon cumin
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1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
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1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
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1 1/2 cups grape tomatoes, cut in half
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5 green onions, finely chopped
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1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
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salt & pepper, to taste
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2 fresh limes, juice of
Instructions
- Wash and rinse quinoa. In a saucepan, bring quinoa and water to a boil. Reduce to simmer, cover and cook until all water is absorbed, about 10 to 15 minutes. Let cool.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, cumin and red pepper flakes.
- Combine cooled quinoa, beans, tomatoes, and onions in a large bowl.
- Drizzle dressing over salad and toss in cilantro. Season with salt and pepper.