Ensalada de quinoa y judías negras

Ingredientes

• 1 cup Quinoa (cooked)
• 1 cup Black bean (cooked)
• 1 onion (finely chopped)
• 3/4 cup Tomato (chopped/ I used cherry tomatoes)
• 1 cup Cucumber (diced)
• 1/2 cup Coriander (finely chopped)
• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 tbsp Lime juice
• 1 tbsp Honey (I didn't add in the video)
• 1/2 tsp Garlic powder (or 1 fresh garlic clove, minced)
• 1 Birds eye chilli (or 1 Jalapeno)
• Salt
• Black pepper powder

Preparación

1. 1

   Wash quinoa well and strain using a metal strainer.

2. 2

   Add water in 1:2 ratio (1/2 cup quinoa, 1 cup water) and pressure cook for 3 whistles in medium flame.

3. 3

   Optionally, you can toast the quinoa for a nutty flavour.

4. 4

   Once done, fluff with fork.

5. 5

   Wash and soak black bean for 1/2 hour. Drain the water once done.

6. 6

   Boil 4 -5 cups water and the bean with required salt.

7. 7

   Bring to boil, simmer until soft. Take 15-20 mins.

8. 8

   Drain and set aside.

9. 9

   --- Prepare salad ---

10. 10

    Gather all ingredients required. Take onion, tomato, cucumber, coriander, chilli, garlic powder in a mixing bowl.

11. 11

    Add olive oil, lime juice, honey, salt, black pepper and mix well.

12. 12

    In goes cooked quinoa and black bean. Mix to serve.