Quinoa, Black Bean, and Corn Tex-Mex Salad (Vegan, Gluten Free, Flour Free):
Prep Time10minutes
Cook Time35minutes
Total Time45minutes
Servings6servings
Ingredients
1Tablespoongrapeseed oil
1medium onionchopped
3medium cloves garlicminced
3/4cupquinoa
1 1/2cupswater
1/4teaspoonchipotle powder
1/2teaspoonpaprika
1/2teaspoonfine sea salt
2teaspoonsvegan and gluten free bouillon
1 1/2cupscorn kernelsfrozen
2cupscooked black beans
1/4cupsun dried tomatoes packed in oilchopped
Cilantrofor topping – optional
Avocadohalved, pitted, scooped, and sliced (optional – for topping)
Instructions
Heat oil on medium heat in a medium sized skillet that has a tight fitting lid (you’ll use the lid later).
Add and sauté the onion for 8 min (until translucent and golden brown).
While the onion is sautéing, rinse the quinoa thoroughly in a fine mesh strainer until the rinsing water runs clear. This helps remove any bitter flavor. Set aside.
Add the garlic and sauté for 1 more minute (until fragrant and beginning to brown).
Mix quinoa into the garlic and onion mixture. Cover with water, chipotle powder, paprika, fine sea salt, and bouillon. Stir and bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for about 20 minutes (or until the quinoa is tender and the broth is absorbed). Try not to check on it until it’s nearing the end of the cooking time – releasing the steam when you check on it will halt the cooking process.
Fluff with fork and stir in frozen corn kernels. Continue cooking until the corn is heated through (about 5 minutes).