Spicy Quinoa and Black Bean Salad

 Spicy Quinoa and Black Bean Salad

Preparation Time:

15 min

Difficulty:

Intermediate

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of quinoa
• 2 cups of water
• 1 can (15 oz) of black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 medium bell pepper, diced
• 1 small red onion, diced
• 1 avocado, diced
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• 1 tablespoon of lime juice
• 1 teaspoon of cumin
• 1 teaspoon of chili powder
• Salt and pepper to taste

Kitchen Tools Needed:

• Mixing Bowl
• Cookpot
• Cutting Board
• Knife

Instructions:

• Rinse the quinoa under cold water and drain.
• In a pot, combine the quinoa and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 12 minutes, or until the water is absorbed.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, black beans, diced bell pepper, diced onion, and diced avocado.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
• Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
• Serve immediately or let it chill in the refrigerator for a few minutes before serving.

Macros:

• Total Calories: 470kcal
• Carbs: 45g
• Proteins: 15g
• Fats: 20g