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    Tex-Mex Black Bean Quinoa Salad

    March 3, 2016 by bobbiskozykitchen Leave a Comment

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    ex-Mex Black Bean Quinoa Salad is full of protein, and fiber, fills you up, makes you feel good, and doesn't skimp on taste. From www.bobbiskozykitchen.com
    OK, today I am being selfish. It is an all about me day 
    Well, it is about me, and you, but definitely not a Kevin day,
    Why? Well, because this is a recipe that I made for me, with no worries about Kevin, or anyone else liking it.  Yup, I didn't give a flip. Well, maybe a teensy bit, but this salad was calling my name so loud I could barely hear that little voice telling me that he would never eat this. 

    ex-Mex Black Bean Quinoa Salad is full of protein, and fiber, fills you up, makes you feel good, and doesn't skimp on taste. From www.bobbiskozykitchen.com
    I mean, I had to think about y'all! 
    We have been on a quest for healthy lunch alternatives right? Low fat, low sodium, low sugar, high protein, all of those healthy kinda things that make us feel good about what we are eating. 
    Well my friends, this recipe has it all.
    Black beans and quinoa give you that boost of protein that your body needs, otherwise you are wanting to chew your own arm off in an hour because you are hungry again, and, in 1 cup of this salad, they deliver 20 grams of appetite satisfaction.
    Also, black beans contain fiber, potassium, folate, and vitamin B6, all while being low in cholesterol, which supports heart health. The fiber in black beans actually helps lower the total amount of cholesterol in the blood and decrease the risk of heart disease. #winning
    Now let's chat quinoa shall we? 

    Quinoa is one of the most protein-rich foods we can eat. It contains twice as much fiber as most other grains, iron, lysine, B2, and has a high content of manganese. Which, when translate means, it helps to prevent heart disease by reducing high blood pressure and diabetes, improves energy, and makes you feel fuller for longer. Which means no arm chewing! 

    ex-Mex Black Bean Quinoa Salad is full of protein, and fiber, fills you up, makes you feel good, and doesn't skimp on taste. From www.bobbiskozykitchen.com

    But, all of that means diddly squat if it doesn't taste good!

    *drumroll*

    It tastes fantabulous!

    DUH right? You are like, why in the heck would she be posting all of this if it tasted like cardboard?

    I just wanted sound all smart and healthy before I just started babbling on and on about how much I love it,

    and how I ate it for lunch,

    everyday,

    for two weeks!

    blah blah blah

    Ya, that kind of stuff.

    I don't know about you, but I get all excited when I find something I want to eat that I don't feel bad about eating every day.

    Oh how I wish mac and cheese fell into that category 

    ex-Mex Black Bean Quinoa Salad is full of protein, and fiber, fills you up, makes you feel good, and doesn't skimp on taste. From www.bobbiskozykitchen.com

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    Tex-Mex Black Bean Quinoa Salad

    Bobbi Burleson
     Tex-Mex Black Bean Quinoa Salad

    Full of protein, and fiber, this Tex-Mex Black Bean Quinoa Salad fills you up, makes you feel good, and doesn't skimp on taste.

    Ingredients

    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 1 medium red onion, chopped
    • 4 cloves garlic, minced
    • 1 1/2 cup low sodium chicken stock
    • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
    • 3/4 cup quinoa, rinsed
    • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
    • Kosher salt
    • Fresh cracked black pepper
    • 5 ounces baby spinach
    • 1 cup frozen corn, thawed
    • 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
    • 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
    • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
    • Cotija cheese, crumbled

    Equipment Used

    Instructions

    1. Heat the oil in a medium saucepan set over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another minute. Add the stock, quinoa cumin, cayenne, salt and pepper.
    2. Increase the heat to high and bring the mixture to a boil. Immediately reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until all the liquid is absorbed. Add the spinach and gently toss with the quinoa until wilted.
    3. Remove the pan from the heat. Stir in the corn, black beans black beans, and lime juice.
    4. Top with crumbled cotija cheese.

    Yield: 6 servings
    Prep Time: 00 hrs. 10 mins.

    Cook time: 00 hrs. 27 mins.
    Total time: 37 mins.
    Tags: quinoa, black beans, spinach, corn, healthy, salad, gluten free

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    1. Sarah

      March 04, 2016 at 6:52 am

      This looks so great! I make something similar with zucchini, corn, and feta. I love all the things you've added though! I'll definitely be trying this in the summer 🙂

      Reply
    2. Anonymous

      March 04, 2016 at 7:16 am

      What is "3/4 quinoa"? Is it 3/4 cup?

      Reply
    3. Lucy

      March 04, 2016 at 7:38 am

      What a beautiful salad! I, too, get into routines where I eat the same thing for lunch everyday for weeks on end. No shame! This salad would be a delicious choice!

      Reply
    4. annemarie @ justalittlebitofbacon

      March 04, 2016 at 7:49 am

      This looks great and very healthy! I agree it's wonderful finding a easy, healthy, and tasty lunch you can eat over and over again.

      Reply
    5. Bobbi | Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen

      March 04, 2016 at 8:30 am

      Oh that sounds delicious Sarah! I am so glad you like this and I can't wait for you to give it a try!!

      Reply
    6. Bobbi | Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen

      March 04, 2016 at 8:31 am

      Yes, I am so sorry I missed that. Got it fixed now 🙂

      Reply
    7. Bobbi | Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen

      March 04, 2016 at 8:32 am

      Thanks Lucy, it is nice to know I am not alone!

      Reply
    8. Bobbi | Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen

      March 04, 2016 at 8:35 am

      Thanks so much Anne Marie! Yes, I love feeling good about what I am eating. No guilt with this lunch!

      Reply
    9. Gloria @ Homemade & Yummy

      March 04, 2016 at 7:59 pm

      Loving the sound of this salad. All those flavours are awesome. Great use of quinoa!!

      Reply
    10. Bobbi | Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen

      March 05, 2016 at 9:12 am

      Thanks Gloria! I love using quinoa in salads 🙂

      Reply
    11. Rahul @ samosastreet.com

      March 08, 2016 at 1:44 pm

      This quinoa salad sounds divine! Super lunchbox idea!

      Reply
    12. Bobbi | Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen

      March 09, 2016 at 9:31 am

      Thanks so much Rahul!

      Reply

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