SPICY QUINOA, BEAN, AND PEPPER SALAD

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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

1 teaspoon chile oil
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 large red bell pepper, chopped
¾ cup red quinoa
1 ½ cups vegetable broth
½ teaspoon chipotle pepper powder, or more to taste
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup frozen corn kernels

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

Tanjil Howlader
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This recipe is a great starting point. I added some chopped avocado and a sprinkle of feta cheese to mine.


gamer girl
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover roasted vegetables.


Jaguar Paw
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I'm always looking for new quinoa recipes. This one is a keeper!


Amer nawaz
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This is a great recipe for a summer cookout. It's easy to make and can be served cold.


Elga Lolesio
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This salad is a bit bland. I would add some more seasoning next time.


Ms Catina marie Claytor
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I'm not a big fan of quinoa, but I really enjoyed this salad. The flavors are well-balanced and the salad is very filling.


Safwan Khan
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's also a good source of protein and fiber.


Slim Shady
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I didn't have any quinoa on hand, so I used brown rice instead. It turned out great!


Arounddool hachey
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This recipe needs more spices and herbs.


Doug Mindek
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and flavorful meal. I'm definitely going to make it again.


Roku Aizawa
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This salad is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. I added some chopped cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice to mine.


Imchrollobitchlol
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I love the combination of quinoa, beans, and peppers in this salad. It's a hearty and filling meal that's also packed with flavor.


Les Miles
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This quinoa salad is a great way to use up leftover quinoa. It's also a healthy and delicious meal that can be served as a main course or a side dish.