Black Bean Cilantro Lime Quinoa
| Serves | 75 |
|---|---|
| Ingredients | Beans, Grains, Vegetables |
| Menu Part | Side Dish |
| Cuisine Type | Mexican |
Source: Pennswood Village (Newton, Penn.)
Black beans, peppers and a spiced-up Southwest Lime Vinaigrette create dynamic flavors in this healthy side dish.
Ingredients
1 qt. quinoa
2 10-lb. cans black beans, rinsed, drained
2 1/2 lb. tomatoes, small dice
2 green peppers, small dice
3 red peppers, small dice
3 red onions, small dice
12 scallions, white and green parts small sliced
3 fresh jalapenos, finely diced
2 oz. finely chopped garlic
1 bunch cilantro, chopped
2 cups Southwest Lime Vinaigrette, prepared
1/3 cup lime juice
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp. chili powder
2 tsp. coriander
2 tsp. cumin
Kosher salt and black pepper to taste
Steps
- Cook quinoa; cool.
- Add black beans, tomatoes, peppers, red onions, scallions, jalapeños, garlic and cilantro to cooled quinoa.
- Add lime juice, olive oil, chili powder, coriander and cumin to prepared Southwest Lime Vinaigrette.
- Fold vinaigrette into quinoa mixture. Salt and pepper to taste.