Quinoa & Black Bean Salad

Quinoa & Black Bean Salad

Servings

1 cup

Cook Time

18 minutes

Prep Time

15-30 minutes

Author:

Tupperware Recipes

Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 1½ cups fat-free chicken broth
  • ½ cup fresh squeezed orange juice
  • 1 tbsp grated orange zest
  • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 lime juice
  • ¼ cup cilantro chopped
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp Southwest Chipotle Seasoning
  • 1 small yellow pepper quartered
  • 2 medium vine-ripened tomatoes chopped
  • 15 oz./425 g black beans drained
  • 1 small red pepper seeded and cut into large chunks
  • As required salt and pepper

Directions

Prepare the quinoa

  1. Combine quinoa, chicken broth, orange juice and zest in a Microwave Rice Maker.
  2. Replace cover and microwave on high for 15~18 minutes. Fluff with a serving spoon.

Make the seasoning

  1. Place olive oil, garlic, lime juice, cilantro, Dijon mustard and Seasoning in a Quick Shake Container. Replace seal and shake well to combine.
  2. Place red and yellow peppers in base of Supersonic Chopper Tall. Replace cover and pull cord 2~3 times to coarsely chop.

Mix and serve

  1. Place peppers and remaining ingredients with cooked quinoa in a large bowl.
  2. Toss vegetables and cooked quinoa with dressing.
  3. Season with salt and pepper to taste.