Quinoa & Black Bean Salad with Mixed Leaves, Beetroot, & Chicken
Why Quinoa? I love quinoa (pronounced Keen-w-awh)! It is such a powerful food and very easy to make. It is nutrient dense containing B vitamins, Iron, copper, zinc, manganese, magnesium, potassium, phosphorous & more. It is very rich in fibre, high in antioxidants & anti inflammatory properties. It is gluten free and high in protein. As part of a healthy diet it may help with blood sugar regulation, weight management and triglyceride levels. Plus its super easy to make and incorporate into the diet. Recipe from Jayne Whitty - Sásta Nutritional Therapy
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Servings
2 PEOPLE
Ingredients
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1 Cup Quinoa
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1 Yellow Pepper
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1 Red Onion
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1 Cucumber
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6 Vine Tomatoes
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1 Can Black Beans
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1 Stock Cube (Optional)
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Sweetcorn (Optional)
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Chicken (Optional)
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Juice of 1 Lime
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A little olive oil
Directions
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Wash Quinoa and add 2 cups of water, include your stock cube here and bring to the boil and let simmer for 12 - 15 or until water has been absorbed
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Chop the cucumber, yellow pepper, red onion (or a few scallions), vine tomatoes, and add in 1 can of black beans.
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You can add in sweet corn also, I didn't as my other half doesn't like them. Mix up and add the cooked & cooled quinoa.
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Add juice of 1 lime with extra virgin olive oil and some salt as a dressing and mix with salad.
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Now you've 80% of your lunches for the next few days done and in the fridge. You just need to add some leaves, beetroot or other salad favourites with a little protein and there you have it!
