Southwest Quinoa Salad

Ingredients

• 1 small onion, diced
• ¼ cup diced red pepper
• 1 Tablespoon cumin powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Dash of cayenne pepper
• 1½ cups water
• 1 Tablespoon instant vegetable stock powder
• 1 cup quinoa, thoroughly rinsed and drained
• 1 cup frozen corn, defrosted
• 1 cup shredded kale
• ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 2 lemons, juiced
• 1 can rinsed black beans
• 1 cup diced fresh tomatoes
• 2 Tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

1. In a medium saucepan, sauté onion and red pepper until translucent. Add cumin, salt, pepper and cayenne.
2. Add water and stock powder.
3. Stir in quinoa and corn. Bring the liquid to a boil, then add kale. Cover and simmer over low heat for 10-15 minutes, until all the liquid is absorbed.
4. Remove quinoa from heat and let cool.
5. Add cilantro, lemon juice, black beans, tomatoes and olive oil.
6. Toss together, serve and enjoy!

User Rating: