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Salsa Quinoa

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Salad
Servings: 6
Author: Jess Smith via Inquiring Chef

Ingredients

  • 1 and 1/2 cups low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 1 cup black beans (rinsed and drained, if using canned beans)
  • 1/2 cup red bell pepper, finely chopped
  • 2 Tbsp. scallion, green and white parts, thinly sliced
  • 2 Tbsp. loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves
  • 3 Tbsp. no-pulp orange juice
  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • juice from 1 small lime (about 2 Tbsp.)
  • 2 tsp. honey
  • 2 tsp. cumin
  • salt, to taste
  • 1/2 of a ripe avocado, sliced and cut into small pieces

Instructions

  • Heat the broth in a medium pot over medium-high heat. Meanwhile, dry toast the quinoa in a separate pan, stirring constantly to prevent burning, until the quinoa becomes fragrant, about 5 minutes. When the broth begins to boil, pour in quinoa, reduce the heat to a low simmer and cover with a lid. Allow the broth and quinoa to simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and leave covered for 5 minutes. Remove the lid and gently stir the quinoa with a spoon. Add black beans, bell pepper, scallion and cilantro to the quinoa and stir to combine.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together orange juice, olive oil, lime juice, honey and cumin. Pour liquids over quinoa and stir until evenly coated. Taste and add salt, if needed. (At this point the quinoa can be refrigerated for up to 24 hours.) Just before serving, add avocado and stir to combine. Serve quinoa at room temperature.