Ingredients 3 cups cooked quinoa (3/4 cup uncooked) 1/3 cup diced red onion 1 clove garlic, crushed 3/8 cup lemon juice 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh parsley 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon dried basil 1/2 teaspoon cumin 1/2 teaspoon onion powder or granulated onion 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder or granulated garlic 1 teaspoon salt – or to taste 1 1/2 cups (one 16–ounce can) cooked black beans, rinsed and drained 1 1/2 cups (one 15-ounce can) corn, drained 1/2 cup (one 2.25-ounce can) sliced black olives 2 – 4 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium fresh tomato, diced small 1/2 medium red bell pepper – optional Instructions Mix together cooked and cooled quinoa, diced onion, garlic, and lemon juice in a large mixing bowl. Finely chop parsley and cilantro. (A food processor works well for this.) Stir into quinoa along with seasonings, black beans, corn, and olives. Stir in oil, tomato, and pepper, immediately before serving. Serve at room temperature or chilled. Notes For a heartier dish, add an additional 1 1/2 cups (one 16-ounce can) black beans.
Posted on: Sat, 22 Jun 2013 23:17:26 +0000
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