Black Bean Quinoa

Black Bean Quinoa

Ingredients:

1c quinoa

1 c cooked black beans

2 small baby zucchini, quartered lengthwise and sliced crosswise

1/2 c zesty hummus dressing (hummus mixed with lemon juice)

4 c mixed greens

1/2 c fresh salsa

1 avocado, pitted and sliced

2 Tbsp chopped cilantro

1 c corn

2 tomato chopped

          In a small saucepan, bring 1 cup water to boil over high heat.  Add quinoa.  Cover, reduce heat and simmer until most of water is absorbed, 10-12 min.  Remove from heat, fluff, cover and let sit 5 more minutes.  Quinoa can also be prepared in a rice cooker.

          In a small saute pan, heat black beans, corn, and zucchini over medium high heat.  Add a splash of water and cook until water is evaporated and zucchini is slightly soft.  Combine hummus and lemon juice to make dressing.  

          Place mixed greens in a medium bowl.  Add quinoa, tomatoes, black bean mixture, and cilantro.  Salsa, avocado, and hummus dressing can be added as toppings.  (I'm not a fan of avocado so I left that one out)  

          

This recipe makes 2-4 servings.  It's super easy and delish!  Husband loved it too!  Quinoa is a power grain packed with protein, so it makes for a complete meal.  

Try it out!  Let me know what you think!

Happy & Healthy Eating My Friends!