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Southwestern Quinoa Salad Recipe

Southwestern Quinoa Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 1/4 cups quinoa, rinsed well and drained
1/3 cup lime juice
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1 can (15 oz.) reduced-sodium black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed
1 cup chopped jicama
3/4 cup chopped canned roasted red peppers ( not oil- packed)
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 tbsp minced red onion
2 tbsp minced fresh jalapeno chili
salt
butter lettuce leaves

Directions:

In a 2- to 3-quart pan over high heat, bring quinoa and 2 1/2 cups water to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until water is absorbed, 10 to 15 minutes. Rinse to cool; drain well.
Meanwhile, in a bowl combine lime juice, oil, cumin, beans, corn, jicama, roasted peppers, cilantro, onion, and chili. Mix in quinoa, then season to taste with salt. Spoon over lettuce leaves.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1313.44 Kcal (5499 kJ)
Calories from fat	258.43 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	28.71g	44%
Sodium	43.42mg	2%
Potassium	2549.07mg	54%
Total Carbs	218.63g	73%
Sugars	15.63g	63%
Dietary Fiber	32.89g	132%
Protein	43.51g	87%
Vitamin C	239.8mg	400%
Iron	58.5mg	325%
Calcium	194.1mg	19%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	160.28 Kcal (671 kJ)
Calories from fat	31.54 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.5g	44%
Sodium	5.3mg	2%
Potassium	311.06mg	54%
Total Carbs	26.68g	73%
Sugars	1.91g	63%
Dietary Fiber	4.01g	132%
Protein	5.31g	87%
Vitamin C	29.3mg	400%
Iron	7.1mg	325%
Calcium	23.7mg	19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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savory
bitter
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