SPICY QUINOA, BEAN, AND PEPPER SALAD

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Incredibly tasty dish that even non-quinoa lovers will love! Add other veggies and peppers to taste. This can be served either hot or cold.

Provided by J&J

Categories     Salad     Grains     Quinoa Salad Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 teaspoon chile oil
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 large red bell pepper, chopped
¾ cup red quinoa
1 ½ cups vegetable broth
½ teaspoon chipotle pepper powder, or more to taste
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup frozen corn kernels

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir onion and garlic in hot oil until lightly browned, 5 to 7 minutes; add chopped red pepper and continue to cook and stir until slightly tender, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Stir quinoa with the onion mixture. Pour vegetable broth into the saucepan; season with chipotle pepper powder and cayenne pepper. Bring the broth to a boil. Cover the saucepan, reduce heat to low, and simmer until the quinoa is tender, about 20 minutes.
  • Stir black beans and corn into the quinoa mixture; simmer until the beans and corn are heated through, about 5 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 308.5 calories, Carbohydrate 57 g, Fat 3.9 g, Fiber 12.8 g, Protein 13.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 587.7 mg, Sugar 6.6 g

Betzabet Rodriguez
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This salad is a bit too bland for my taste.


Odalys padron
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I love the zesty dressing on this salad.


Emma Gretzmacher
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This salad is a great source of protein and fiber.


ijaz hayder
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I'm always looking for new vegan recipes and this salad is a great addition to my repertoire.


Ch muhammad hafeez Basra
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was gone in minutes.


liakat liakat
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Mohamad Habli
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I'm not a fan of bell peppers, but I still enjoyed this salad.


Stepheny oluchukwu
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I added some grilled chicken to this salad and it was delicious!


Bruce Nixon
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover quinoa.


Md. Abdur Rahman
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I'm not a big fan of quinoa, but I really liked this salad.


Chaudhary Ahmed
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This salad is a great make-ahead meal. I often make it on the weekend and eat it throughout the week.


Alumita Sesenabaravi
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I love that this salad is so versatile. I can add or remove ingredients to suit my own taste.


Thobelani Hopewell
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Meaflor Abriol
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Joana Voca
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I made this salad for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavors.


Hdufufjch N nccjcjf
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This salad is a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it.


Jos Magz Travio
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I'm always looking for new ways to use quinoa, and this salad is a great option. It's easy to make and packed with flavor.


Just Enough For A Coffee
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The quinoa and beans add a hearty protein boost, while the peppers and dressing add a nice kick of spice.


DatBoyyy
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This salad is a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for a summer picnic or potluck.