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Black-bean and Tomato Quinoa
Nb persons: 4
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Source: Gourmet
INGREDIENTS: | |
2 tsp | grated lime zest |
2 tbsp | fresh lime juice |
2 tbsp | unsalted butter, melted and cooled |
1 tbsp | vegetable oil |
1 tsp | sugar |
1 cup | quinoa |
1 ( 14 - to 15-ounce) can | black beans, rinsed and drained |
2 medium | tomatoes, diced |
4 | scallions, chopped |
1/4 cup | chopped fresh cilantro |
METHOD:
Whisk together lime zest and juice, butter, oil, sugar, 1/2 tspoon salt, and 1/4tspoon pepper in a large bowl.
Wash quinoa in 3 changes of cold water in a bowl, draining in a sieve each time.
Cook quinoa in a mediumium pot of boiling salted water (1 tablespoon salt for 2 quarts water), uncovered, until almost tender, about 10 minutes. Drain in sieve, then set sieve in same pot with 1 inch of simmering water (water should not touch bottom of sieve). Cover quinoa with a folded kitchen towel, then cover sieve with a lid (don't worry if lid doesn't fit tightly) and steam over mediumium heat until tender, fluffy, and dry, about 10 minutes. Remove pot from heat and remove lid. Let stand, still covered with towel, 5 minutes.
Add quinoa to dressing and toss until dressing is absorbed, then stir in remaining ingredients and salt and pepper to taste.
Nutritional Info: Per serving: 382 calories, 12g fat (4g saturated), 15mg cholesterol,446mg sodium, 55g carbohydrate, 10g fiber, 14g protein
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