Quinoa Cowboy Caviar
(from rishakohli’s recipe box)
Link: http://blog.foodnetwork.com/fn-dish/2011/09/08/whats-gaby-cooking-brown-bag-challenge/?soc=tw
Source: Gaby's Food Network Blog
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
Serves 2 people
Categories: Salads
Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1/4 cup fresh corn, cut off the cob
- 1/4 cup cooked black beans
- 1/4 cup red bell pepper, chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 1/2 lime, juiced
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 avocado, cut into small pieces (or guacamole – whatever you prefer)
- Optional-throw in additional ingredients, such as zuchinni or chicken
Directions
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Cook the quinoa according to the package instructions.
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Meanwhile combine the corn, black beans, red bell pepper and red onion in a bowl. Toss to combine.
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Add the cooked quinoa into the mixture, and add the lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste.
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Add chopped avocado right before serving.