Prep & Cook Time: 40 minutes minutes
Servings: 4
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 1/2 cups water (for quinoa)
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 bunch cilantro, chopped
- 1 red pepper, diced
- 2 medium carrots, grated
- 4 green onions, sliced
Dressing
- 1 lime, juiced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp maple syrup
Rinse and drain the quinoa well. Place quinoa, water and a pinch of unrefined salt into a large pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until tender and most of the water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5-10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and transfer to a large mixing bowl to cool.
In a large bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients (lime juice, olive oil, garlic, sea salt, and maple syrup).
Add the quinoa, black beans, cilantro, red pepper and green onions. Toss gently.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.