Queen bean salad
Indulge in the royal flavors of this exquisite Queen Bean Salad, featuring fresh green beans, vibrant cherry tomatoes, and zesty vinaigrette. Treat your taste buds to a burst of delicious culinary goodness.
Ingredients:
- 3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup dried quinoa, well rinsed
- 4.75 cups black beans, drained and rinsed
- 4.75 cups no-salt-added diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 large orange bell pepper, seeded and chopped
- 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- .25 cups fresh squeezed lime juice
- 1 tablespoon lime zest
- .75 teaspoons ground cumin
- .75 teaspoons ground coriander
- .25 cups cilantro, minced
- 5 scallions, minced
- salt, to taste
- black pepper, to taste
Instructions:
- Heat water with salt in a big pot until it boils vigorously.
- Put quinoa into the pot and lower the heat to simmer. Put the lid on and cook for 15 minutes.
- Turn off the heat and allow it to sit for 10 minutes. Then, use a fork to separate the grains and let it cool down to room temperature.
- Mix beans, tomatoes, and peppers in a large bowl, then add quinoa and mix everything together.
- Combine oil, lime juice, spices, cilantro, and scallions in a small bowl or a pitcher and whisk them together.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad, mix it well, and refrigerate for 8-12 hours before serving.
Summary:
- Calories: 4198 kcal
- Fat: 42 g
- Protein: 237 g
- Carbs: 755 g
- Potassium: 17656 mg
- Magnesium: 2103 mg