Best 3 Spicy Quinoa Bean And Pepper Salad Recipes
ZESTY QUINOA SALAD
This bright and colorful salad is a great summertime recipe (or anytime you want to feel like it's summertime). Light and citrusy, it's a whole new way to enjoy quinoa. Lime juice and cilantro give a refreshing kick, while quinoa and black beans provide tasty vegan protein. If you're not vegan, add even more protein by adding chunks of chicken or turkey. Yum!
Provided by scrumdiddly
Categories Salad Grains Quinoa Salad Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Bring quinoa and water to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, 10 to 15 minutes. Set aside to cool.
- Whisk olive oil, lime juice, cumin, 1 teaspoon salt, and red pepper flakes together in a bowl.
- Combine quinoa, tomatoes, black beans, and green onions together in a bowl. Pour dressing over quinoa mixture; toss to coat. Stir in cilantro; season with salt and black pepper. Serve immediately or chill in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 269.6 calories, Carbohydrate 33.8 g, Fat 11.5 g, Fiber 8.4 g, Protein 8.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 674.5 mg, Sugar 1.7 g
SPICY QUINOA, BEAN, AND PEPPER SALAD
Incredibly tasty dish that even non-quinoa lovers will love! Add other veggies and peppers to taste. This can be served either hot or cold.
Provided by J&J
Categories Salad Grains Quinoa Salad Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir onion and garlic in hot oil until lightly browned, 5 to 7 minutes; add chopped red pepper and continue to cook and stir until slightly tender, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Stir quinoa with the onion mixture. Pour vegetable broth into the saucepan; season with chipotle pepper powder and cayenne pepper. Bring the broth to a boil. Cover the saucepan, reduce heat to low, and simmer until the quinoa is tender, about 20 minutes.
- Stir black beans and corn into the quinoa mixture; simmer until the beans and corn are heated through, about 5 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 308.5 calories, Carbohydrate 57 g, Fat 3.9 g, Fiber 12.8 g, Protein 13.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 587.7 mg, Sugar 6.6 g
SPICY QUINOA SALAD
A zesty and colorful salad that makes great use of cranberries. Nice addition to a holiday buffet as it can be prepped in advance, is zesty and unusual and the flavors compliment most every cuisine.
Provided by rsarahl
Categories Grains
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a bowl, rinse quinoa several times with cold water.
- In a large pot, bring the 2 cups of water to a boil, add the quinoa and simmer for 20 minutes or until all liquid is absorbed.
- While quinoa is cooking, combine half of the honey, lemongrass, garlic and peppers in a small bowl.
- Prepare the cranberries by whizzing them in a food processor with the remaining honey and lime juice until the cranberries are mere flecks and the mixture is a beautifully vibrant red.
- When quinoa has cooked, stir in the lemongrass mixture and the cranberry mixture until combined.
- Finally, add the mint, cilantro and red onion to the quinoa and mix thoroughly.
- Set the quinoa salad in a covered bowl in the refrigerator for at least an hour to chill before serving.
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