Lunch

Black Bean and Tomato Quinoa is for Lunch.

Black Bean and Tomato Quinoa takes 30 minutes to prepare.

Black Bean and Tomato Quinoa takes 30 minutes to cook.

Black Bean and Tomato Quinoa makes 4 servings.

The ingredients for Black Bean and Tomato Quinoa are:

2 teaspoons grated lime zest
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon sugar
1 cup quinoa
1 (14- to 15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
2 medium tomatoes, diced
4 scallions, chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro


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Here is how you make Black Bean and Tomato Quinoa:

Whisk together lime zest and juice, butter, oil, sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4teaspoon pepper in a large bowl.Wash quinoa in 3 changes of cold water in a bowl, draining in a sieve each time.Cook quinoa in a medium pot of boiling salted water (1 tablespoon salt for 2 quarts water), uncovered, until almost tender, about 10 minutes. Drain in sieve, then set sieve in same pot with 1 inch of simmering water (water should not touch bottom of sieve). Cover quinoa with a folded kitchen towel, then cover sieve with a lid (don't worry if lid doesn't fit tightly) and steam over medium heat until tender, fluffy, and dry, about 10 minutes. Remove pot from heat and remove lid. Let stand, still covered with towel, 5 minutes.Add quinoa to dressing and toss until dressing is absorbed, then stir in remaining ingredients and salt and pepper to taste.Read More http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Black-Bean-and-Tomato-Quinoa-238939#ixzz1z3hPaMRdServing Size: 4 full servingsNumber of Servings: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user FWAMAYS.

The nutritional information for Black Bean and Tomato Quinoa is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 4
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 334.1

• Total Fat: 9.2 g
• Cholesterol: 15.5 mg
• Sodium: 10.3 mg
• Total Carbs: 52.9 g
• Dietary Fiber: 10.1 g
• Protein: 12.7 g

The dietary needs meet for Black Bean and Tomato Quinoa is Vegetarian