Black Bean, Tomato and Corn Quinoa

Adapted from www.allrecipes.com

This south-of-the-border version of quinoa makes a tasty side dish with fish or chicken.

Serves 6

Ingredients

1 cup NOW Real Food® Organic Quinoa*

2 cups water

1 can (14 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained

1 cup frozen or fresh corn kernels

4 green onions, chopped

3 medium tomatoes, chopped

Juice and zest from a fresh lime

2 to 3 Tbsp. NOW Real Food® Extra Virgin Olive Oil*

1 clove garlic, minced

2 tsp. ground cumin

1/2 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. chipotle chili powder, or to taste

1/4 cup chopped cilantro

1. Cook quinoa in boiling salted water until liquid is absorbed, 15-20 minutes. 
2. Place warm quinoa in a large bowl; add beans, corn, green onions, and tomatoes.  
3. Whisk together lime juice and zest, olive oil, garlic, cumin, salt, and chili powder.  
4. Stir dressing into quinoa mixture; stir in cilantro. 
5. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Per serving: 
223 calories
7 g fat
1 g staurated fat
0 mg cholesterol
38 g carbohydrates
8 g protein
530 mg sodium
8 g fiber

*NOW items available at your local health food store