Lunch

Black Bean Quinoa Salad is for Lunch.

Black Bean Quinoa Salad takes 20 minutes to prepare.

Black Bean Quinoa Salad takes 20 minutes to cook.

Black Bean Quinoa Salad makes 4 servings.

The ingredients for Black Bean Quinoa Salad are:

1 Large Yellow Bell Pepper
1 Large Orange Bell Pepper
1 Large Red Bell Pepper
1 Large Onion (use your favorite varietal)
1 cup dry quinoa
1 14.5 oz can of black beans
6 oz. fat free feta cheese
2 Tablespoons of olive oil

Here is how you make Black Bean Quinoa Salad:

1. Rinse and drain the quinoa. Boil two cups of water in a 1 quart saucepan and reduce to medium heat and simmer quinoa for 12-15 minutes until all water is evaporated.2. Dice and saute in a water bath the peppers and onions. Add in balsamic vinegar or spices to suite your taste. Cook for 7-10 minutes--do not overcook as you do not want mushy veggies!3. Add the quinoa mixture to the vegetables and toss in a large bowl.4. Add in the can of beans, feta cheese, and olive oil.5. Toss all together and refrigerate. 6. Can be served hot or cold. Delicious in wraps for lunch!Number of Servings: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CHARB01.

The nutritional information for Black Bean Quinoa Salad is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 4
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 417.0

• Total Fat: 10.3 g
• Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
• Sodium: 680.8 mg
• Total Carbs: 62.1 g
• Dietary Fiber: 11.2 g
• Protein: 22.6 g