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Ingredients
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1 cup quinoa
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1 tablespoon butter
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2 cups chicken broth
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½ cup diced green bell pepper
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½ cup diced red onion
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1 cup corn
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1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained
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¼ cup chopped cilantro
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1 large tomato, diced
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½ cup fresh lime juice, or to taste
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2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 tablespoon adobo seasoning
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½ cup feta cheese
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salt and black pepper to taste
Directions
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Rinse quinoa thoroughly under cold water; drain.
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Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir quinoa until water evaporates and quinoa is lightly toasted, about 3 minutes. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until quinoa has absorbed broth, about 10 minutes. Cool quinoa in the refrigerator for at least 10 minutes.
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Mix together green bell pepper, red onion, corn, black beans, cilantro, tomato, lime juice, red wine vinegar, olive oil, adobo seasoning, and feta cheese in a large salad bowl.
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Lightly stir in quinoa; season with salt, pepper, and additional lime juice to taste. Chill salad at least 30 minutes before serving; serve cold.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
195 | Calories |
10g | Fat |
22g | Carbs |
6g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
Calories 195 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 10g | 13% |
Saturated Fat 4g | 19% |
Cholesterol 18mg | 6% |
Sodium 197mg | 9% |
Total Carbohydrate 22g | 8% |
Dietary Fiber 3g | 12% |
Total Sugars 3g | |
Protein 6g | 13% |
Vitamin C 18mg | 19% |
Calcium 91mg | 7% |
Iron 1mg | 3% |
Potassium 189mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.