SOUTHWESTERN QUINOA SALAD
A flavorful and healthy southwestern quinoa salad with roasted sweet potatoes, black beans and avocado.
Provided by Brittany Mullins
Categories Salad
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Toss sweet potato chunks with 1/2 Tablespoon of olive oil, season to taste with salt and pepper, and arrange evenly on a baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven until the sweet potatoes are tender, about 25-30 minutes. Allow sweet potato chunks to cool.
- Meanwhile, cook the quinoa according to package instructions. Allow quinoa to cool.
- In a large mixing bowl combine quinoa, roasted sweet potatoes, corn, bell pepper, black beans, red onion, cilantro and avocado. Add 1/4 cup olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, cayenne, cumin, black pepper and sea salt. Gently toss the salad to combine. Taste and adjust the seasoning, if necessary. Serve salad right away or chill in the fridge a few hours before serving. Add a sprinkle of queso fresco or feta cheese when serving, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 /4 of recipe, Calories 456 kcal, Sugar 5 g, Fat 23 g, Carbohydrate 53 g, Fiber 11 g, Protein 11 g
SOUTHWEST QUINOA SALAD
Steps:
- Heat the 2 teaspoons olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and saute until fragrant, stirring, about 1 minute. Add the quinoa and vegetable broth (or water) and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer until the liquid has been absorbed, about 12-16 minutes. Remove from the heat.
- While the quinoa cooks, prepare the lime vinaigrette. In a small bowl or jar, combine the dressing ingredients. Whisk (or shake in a jar with a lid) until well combined.
- Transfer the cooked quinoa to a large bowl and stir in the corn, black beans, bell pepper, green onions and cilantro. Add the dressing and stir gently to combine. Taste and adjust seasonings as necessary.
- Serve salad warm or cold, with guacamole or sliced avocado if desired.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1.5 cups, Calories 319 kcal, Carbohydrate 47 g, Protein 11 g, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 161 mg, Fiber 8 g, Sugar 10 g
SOUTHWESTERN-STYLE QUINOA SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: vegetable oil, garlic, jalapeño, black beans, corn, roma tomatoes, quinoa, vegetable stock, chili powder, cumin, salt, pepper, avocado, lime, fresh cilantro
Provided by Merle O'Neal
Categories Lunch
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the garlic and jalapeño and cook for about 2 minutes, until softened.
- Add the black beans, corn, tomatoes, quinoa, vegetable stock, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Stir, then cover and cook for 15-20 minutes, until the liquid is absorbed and the quinoa is tender.
- Transfer the salad to a serving bowl and top with the avocado, lime juice, and cilantro.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1804 calories, Carbohydrate 204 grams, Fat 96 grams, Fiber 35 grams, Protein 35 grams, Sugar 31 grams
SOUTHWESTERN QUINOA SALAD
A healthy grain salad with lots of fresh flavor.
Provided by Ashley Steele
Categories Salad Grains Quinoa Salad Recipes
Time 1h25m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Rinse the quinoa thoroughly under cold water, and drain. Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat, and cook and stir the quinoa until the water has evaporated and the quinoa is lightly toasted, about 3 minutes. Pour in the chicken broth, bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer until the quinoa has absorbed all the broth, about 10 minutes. Cool quinoa in refrigerator at least 10 minutes.
- Mix together green pepper, red onion, corn, black beans, cilantro, tomato, lime juice, red wine vinegar, olive oil, adobo seasoning, and feta cheese in a large salad bowl. Lightly stir in the quinoa, and season with salt, pepper, and additional lime juice to taste, if desired. Chill the salad at least 30 minutes before serving; serve cold.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 195.1 calories, Carbohydrate 22.1 g, Cholesterol 17.8 mg, Fat 9.8 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 196.7 mg, Sugar 2.8 g
SOUTHWEST QUINOA SALAD
Make and share this Southwest Quinoa Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Eat Well Meal Plans
Categories Vegetable
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Prepare quinoa according to Basics directions or directions on package.
- Bring a pot of water to boiling. Add diced sweet potato and cook 12 minutes, until they are tender.
- In a large bowl, combine quinoa, sweet potato, avocado, red pepper, shallot, and cilantro.
- Whisk olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl. Pour dressing into quinoa mixture and toss to combine. Sprinkle with toasted pumpkin seeds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 485.4, Fat 24.2, SaturatedFat 3.5, Sodium 367.6, Carbohydrate 59, Fiber 10.8, Sugar 6.1, Protein 11.8
SOUTHWEST QUINOA SALAD
Make and share this Southwest Quinoa Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by veganmeister
Categories Mexican
Time 35m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- cook quinoa as directed on package with 4 C water and the vegetable base.
- while the quinoa is cooking, combine the black beans, red pepper, jalapeños, cilantro, and onion in a bowl.
- When the quinoa is done cooking add the frozen corn to it and stir. let cool a bit.
- combine the quinoa mix and the veggies, add the remaining ingredients, stir and serve. Can also be refrigerated for later.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 488.6, Fat 6.3, SaturatedFat 0.8, Sodium 13.7, Carbohydrate 91.3, Fiber 15, Sugar 3.7, Protein 20.6
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