One Fast Dinner

 

Since David's been taking summer classes I have to get dinner done more quickly when I get home.  It hasn't been easy since 2 out of those 3 days he has to leave early, I'm also coming home later.  I threw this recipe together tonight. Super easy and super tasty!

You could also easily add an avocado to the mix and I think that would be delicious! 

This might be too light of a meal for some men but it definitely works as a side dish or a rather light meal.

Quinoa Salad with Black Beans

Loosely Adapted From Oh She Glows

1 c uncooked quinoa, rinsed

1 1/4 c chicken broth or water

1 red bell pepper, chopped

2 green onions, chopped

1 jalapeno, diced

1 c fresh or defrosted frozen corn

1 can black beans, drained & rinsed

1 clove garlic, minced

3 T lime juice

1/4 c olive oil

1/2 t cumin

S&P

fresh chopped cilantro

1.  Bring 1 1/4 cup chicken broth to a boil in a medium pot.  Add 1 cup rinsed quinoa to the pot and bring back up to a simmer.  Lower heat and cover for 15 minutes.  Fluff with a fork and let cool down about 5 minutes. 

2.  In a large bowl add red bell pepper, green onions, jalapeno (ribs and seeds removed if you aint a fan of the spice!), corn, and black beans.  

3.  In a small bowl combine garlic, lime juice, S&P,  and cumin.  Whisk in the olive oil.  

4.  Add cooked quinoa to the bowl of veggies and toss with dressing.

Although, I didn't use cilantro, if I had it on hand I totally would have thrown that in the mix.  Regardless, it was delicious sans cilantro.  

I've been trying to sub quinoa anytime a recipe calls for couscous, pearled couscous, or even rice.  It actually works out great and it's better for you. 

Are you down with quinoa?

I really want to try the black quinoa they sell at Whole Foods!