Black Bean Quinoa Salad

Ingredients

1/2 cup Quinoa
1/3 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO)
1/2 Lime (juiced)
1 tsp Ground Cumin
1/2 tsp Salt
15 oz can black beans (rinse & drain)
1 Roma Tomato (~3.5 oz)
1/2 Red Bell Pepper (~4 oz)
​1/2 Red Onion (~2 oz)
1 Jalapeño (~1.5 oz)
1 Bunch Cilantro Leaves (~1 oz)
Spinach
Avocado
​Feta Cheese

Nutritional Info (approx.)

Per Serving
Calories - 457
Carbs (g) - 40
Fat (g) - 32
​Protein (g) - 11

Directions

1). Cook quinoa according to the directions on the package.
​2). While quinoa is cooking, dice up tomato, bell pepper, onion, jalapeño, and cilantro leaves.
3). In a large bowl, whisk EVOO, lime juice, cumin, and salt.
4). Add diced vegetables, beans, and quinoa to mixture and stir until evenly mixed.
5). Cover mixture and let cool in refrigerator for 30 minutes.
6). Plate a large handful of spinach.
7). Add  a large spoonful of the black bean, quinoa, and veggie mixture.
8). Top with a a thumb-sized serving of sliced avocado and a sprinkling of feta cheese.
9). Enjoy slowly and mindfully until 80% full.

Total Time - 60 mintutes

Prep Time / Cook Time: ~30 minutes
Cool Time: 30 minutes

Number of Servings (approx.)

5