Recipe Name Zesty Black Beans & Quinoa Submitted by yebra95 Recipe Description zest af Quantity 0 Quantity Unit Prep Time (minutes) 5 Cook Time (minutes) 15 Ready In (minutes) 20

Ingredients Amount Measure Ingredient 1 cup quinoa, cooked 1 1/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup frozen whole kernel corn 1 cup black beans, cooked 1 medium (approx 2-3/4\" long, 2-1/2\" dia) Peppers, sweet, red, raw, chopped 1 medium (2-1/2\" dia) Red onion, chopped 1/3 cup olive oil 3 teaspoons lemon juice 2 cloves garlic minced 1 teaspoon Spices, ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper Steps Sequence Step 1 lace quinoa in a fine-mesh strainer, rinse, rub and swish under running cold water for about 2 minutes to remove natural coating. Add rinsed quinoa, salt and 2 cups water to medium saucepan and cover with tight fitting lid. Bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer for 12 to 15 minutes until water is absorbed. Cool quinoa and set aside. In a large bowl, combine cooled, cooked quinoa, corn kernels, beans, peppers, green onions and cilantro or parsley. Dressing Combine oil, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, coriander, salt, black pepper and cayenne pepper in a well sealed jar. Shake vigorously. Pour over quinoa mixture to evenly distribute. Serve cold.