Quinoa with Black Beans, Corn and Cumin-Chile Vinaigrette
Try a lighter side dish, full of flavor
Ingredients
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3 cups
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water
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salt
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1-1/2 cups
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quinoa
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1/3 cup
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extra virgin olive oil
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1 tablespoon
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lemon juice
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1/4 teaspoon
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ground cumin
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1/2 teaspoon
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pure chile powder
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salt and freshly ground pepper
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to taste
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1 can
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black beans, rinsed if using canned
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kernels from 1 ear
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cooked corn
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1/4 cup
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roughly chopped fresh cilantro
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crumbled feta or queso fresco
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for garnish
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Cooking Instructions
Place water in a medium saucepot over high heat. Season water with salt and stir in quinoa. Bring to a simmer, cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer until all water has been absorbed, about 12-15 minutes.
While quinoa is cooking prepare vinaigrette. In a small bowl whisk together extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice and spices. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground pepper.
Remove quinoa and add to a large bowl and stir with a fork to cool slightly. Stir in the black beans, corn and cilantro. Stir in vinaigrette, adjust seasonings with more spices, salt and pepper as desired. Serve room temperature.
Recipe provided by Chef Shellie Kark, Kitchencue
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