Gluten Free - Vegetarian - Vegan Recipe
Make Gluten Free - Vegetarian - Vegan Recipe in just 35m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Spices and Seasoning
Method
Preparation of Ingredients
- 1
Cook Quinoa
Rinse 1 cup of quinoa under cold water. In a saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add the rinsed quinoa, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes or until the quinoa is fluffy and the water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes.
- 2
Prepare Vegetables
While the quinoa is cooking, dice the bell pepper, red onion, and avocado. Halve the cherry tomatoes. If using frozen corn, thaw it in warm water or microwave.
Mixing Ingredients
- 3
Combine Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, black beans, diced bell pepper, red onion, cherry tomatoes, corn, and diced avocado.
- 4
Serving
- 5
Plate and Serve
Scoop the quinoa salad onto plates or into bowls. You can garnish with extra cilantro or lime wedges if desired. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
