Spicy Black Beans Quinoa
Easy Spicy Black Beans Quinoa Recipe
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Total Time20 mins
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mexican Inspired
Keyword: Black Bean Salad, Spicy Black Bean Qunioa
Servings: 2
Author: Eateries Delightful
Quinoa
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 +1/2 cups of water
Spicy Black Beans
- 1 16 oz canned black beans rinsed and drained
- 1/2 tsp cumin powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp cayenne
- 3/4 tsp curry powder
- 1 tsp crushed roasted garlic 1-2 medium-sized clove
Salad
- handful of microgreens
- 1/2 cup chopped cucumber
- 1/4 cup corn
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
Dressing
- juice of 1 lime
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp cumin powder
- 1/2 tsp red chili flakes optional
- salt to taste
In a deep bottom skillet, bring 1+1/2 cups of water to boil along with salt. Cover and cook for 10-15 mins (or until germline is visible) on low flame. All the water must be gone. OR pressure cook in an instant pot for 1 minute. Remove from heat and let it stand for 5 mins. Fluff the quinoa.
In a pan, roast garlic on low flame for 2-3 mins. Crush and keep it ready. In the same pan, add oil, add black beans and saute for a minute. Mix in the spices and remove from the heat.
In a separate bowl, toss in black beans with spices, crushed roasted garlic, and veggies of your choice. Add in cooked quinoa along with dressing, and toss gently.
Add in pomegranate and microgreens and serve.