Quinoa with Lime Recipe

4 Servings| Serving Size:¾ cup

When preparing this recipe, start with clean countertops and utensils. Wash hands with soap and water. Wash whole, fresh produce by rinsing cilatro and gently rubbing limes, peppers, and scallions under cold, running water. Prewashed, packaged items do not require further washing.

Ingredients

• 4 Tablespoons lime juice
• 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 Tablespoon plus 1 cup no salt added vegetable broth
• 1 Tablespoon seeded, finely chopped jalapeno pepper
• 3 Tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• ½ teaspoon sugar
• ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
• ½ cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed 1 teaspoon toasted cumin seeds
• 1 cup canned no salt added black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup chopped red bell pepper
• 1 cup chopped orange bell pepper
• 3 Tablespoons chopped scallions

Directions

1. In medium bowl, whisk together the lime juice, oil, 1 Tablespoon broth, jalapeno pepper, cilantro, sugar, and black pepper. Set aside.
2. In a small saucepan bring 1 cup broth to a boil. Add the quinoa and cumin seed. Cook according to package directions.
3. Combine the black beans, bell peppers, and scallions in a large bowl. Fluff the quinoa with a fork and add to the bowl. Toss the mixture with the lime dressing and chill 1 hour.

Recipe adapted from The Volumetrics Eating Plan by Barbara Rolls, Ph.D.