I'm not sure about any of you, but I am on a serious non-rice, grain kick lately. My two newest favorites are barley and quinoa (keen- wah). I usually buy just what I need in the bulk section at New Frontiers & find that to be the easiest and most affordable way to do it- unless you're at Trader Joes where they sell boxes of quinoa for cheap.. Ahhhh Trader Joes...but thats a whole different post back to the recipe for this week:
Red Quinoa and Black Bean Salad
Makes 4 servings (about 1 cup/serving)
1 c red or regular dry quinoa
2 c water
1 can (rinsed & drained) black beans
2/3 c salsa
2 green onions, thinly sliced
3 tbl cilantro
2 tbs grated soy cheese (I usually skip this or add 'real' cheese)
Add quinoa to 2 cups water & bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until all water is absorbed (10-15min).
Place cooked quinoa in a med-sized bowl: add salsa, black beans & gently mix. Garnish with green onions, cilantro & cheese.
264 cal, 3g fat, 12g protein, 48g carbs, 8.4g fiber
Makes 4 servings (about 1 cup/serving)
1 c red or regular dry quinoa
2 c water
1 can (rinsed & drained) black beans
2/3 c salsa
2 green onions, thinly sliced
3 tbl cilantro
2 tbs grated soy cheese (I usually skip this or add 'real' cheese)
Add quinoa to 2 cups water & bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until all water is absorbed (10-15min).
Place cooked quinoa in a med-sized bowl: add salsa, black beans & gently mix. Garnish with green onions, cilantro & cheese.
264 cal, 3g fat, 12g protein, 48g carbs, 8.4g fiber
personal note: I usually add some cumin & lime juice, but thats just my taste..
This is a great summer salad, but also great when you're in a hurry- no matter the weather!!
This is a great summer salad, but also great when you're in a hurry- no matter the weather!!
This sounds pretty yummy! Will have to try this one. Looks like a great heathly chili.
Just wanted to say hi!! I just found you I hope to join you guys on Wednesday!!!