Looking for a way to spice up your quinoa? I know it can be pretty bland by itself so I like to mix it into salads or make a large batch and have meal prep done for the week! It is also a great pot luck dish. Recipe below!
Southwest Quinoa Salad
Ingredients:
•1 Cup Dry Quinoa
•2 Cups Water
•1 large bell pepper, chopped
•1 large green onion, chopped
•2 Roma tomatoes, guts removed & chopped
•½ jalapeño, seeded & minced (keep seeds if you like spicy)
•1 large handful cilantro, minced
•1 can (341ml) corn niblets (no sugar/salt)
•1 can (540ml) black beans (no salt)
•½ tsp cumin
•½ tsp salt
•½ tsp pepper
•½ tsp onion powder
•Dash chili powder
•2 limes, squeezed
Directions:
Cook quinoa with water and let cool for approximately 2 hours. Prepare all vegetables and mix all remaining ingredients together with cooked/cooled quinoa. Rest for about 30 minutes or longer for flavours to develop (best overnight). Top with avocado, salsa, greek yogurt, cilantro or whatever you like! Enjoy. Makes a lot! I would say it would make at least 8 servings.
Feel free to add some cooked chicken breast for extra protein!