It has been too long since I last posted! But with the wonderful news of my pregnancy, why not use Mothers Day as a great reason to post again?! I have been eating a lot healthier and really just trying to make the best decisions for baby. So when asked to make a side dish for a Mothers Day picnic, I wanted something high in protein, low in fat but something that everyone, including kiddos will love. You can add peppers, tomatoes, avocado if you'd like as well! So here it is:
2 cups quinoa*
1 can black beans
1 can corn kernels
1/4 cup chopped red onion
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
3 green onions, chopped
1 Tbsp honey
Juice of two limes
1 Tbsp chili powder
1/2 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
salt to taste
Bring 4 cups of salted (about 1/4 tsp salt) water to boil. Add quinoa, turn heat to low and cover for approx 15-20 minutes. Moisture should be absorbed and quinoa should be fluffy. Place in fridge and cool.
Meanwhile, in a separate bowl add beans, corn, red onion, green onion, cilantro, honey, lime juice and chili powder. Mix well. When quinoa is chilled, incorporate into bean and corn mixture. Add cotija cheese and salt to taste. Great to make a day in advance but not necessary. Makes about 6 cups and can serve approx 12+ people.
*Note: Its always good to rinse your quinoa before you cook it. This will help rinse the natural coating called saponins that is bitter and soapy and can also irritate sensitive stomachs.
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