Black Bean Quinoa Salad

Ingredients:

1 C quinoa

1 jalapeno, minced

2 cloves of garlic, minced

1 small red onion, minced

2 bell peppers (any color) chopped

1 tsp cumin

1 tsp coriander

1 can black beans, drained

1 C corn

1-2 tomatoes, diced

2 T lime juice (juice of 1 lime)

1 T olive oil (optional)

1/4 tsp salt

1/2 tsp ground chili pepper

Cilantro (optional to garnish)

Directions:

Soak quinoa for 15 min in water, drain well.  Bring 1 ½ cups of water, quinoa and a dash of salt to a full boil, cover and turn to low and let sit for 15 min. Turn off heat and let sit another five min and then fluff with a fork. (can be made ahead and stored in the fridge).

When ready for salad, saute jalapeno, garlic, and onion in olive oil.   Add bell peppers and saute until softened. Add cumin and coriander, stir and remove from heat. Add quinoa, beans and corn to a large bowl. Toss in the sauteed veggies and tomato and mix together. Mix lime juice, oil, salt and pepper and dress the salad.  Top with cilantro if desired and serve.

Recipe from http://rebekahgough.blogspot.sg/2011/07/make-something-monday-black-bean-quinoa.html