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Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 2 Cups Water
  • 1 Cup Quinoa
    Rinse first. The tri-coloured variety of quinoa is a nice touch.
  • 1 Pinch Salt
  • ¼ Cups Olive Oil
    Can reduce slightly but olive oil is a healthy fat.
  • ½ Tsp Sea Salt
  • ¼ Cups Lemon Juice
    + zest
  • 3 Tomatoes
    diced
  • 1 Cucumber
    diced
  • 2 Green Onions
    bunches, diced
  • 2 Cups Black beans
    Drained and rinsed canned beans.
  • 2 Cups Parsley
    Chopped fresh; Can add cilantro or even chopped mint.

Method

In a medium saucepan

  • 2 Cups Water
  • 1 Cup Quinoa
    Rinse first. The tri-coloured variety of quinoa is a nice touch.
  • 1 Pinch Salt
1

Bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan; add quinoa and a pinch of salt. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Allow to cool to room temperature; fluff with a fork.

In a large bowl

  • 2 Cups Water
  • ¼ Cups Olive Oil
    Can reduce slightly but olive oil is a healthy fat.
  • ½ Tsp Sea Salt
  • ¼ Cups Lemon Juice
    + zest
  • 3 Tomatoes
    diced
  • 1 Cucumber
    diced
  • 2 Green Onions
    bunches, diced
  • 2 Cups Black beans
    Drained and rinsed canned beans.
  • 2 Cups Parsley
    Chopped fresh; Can add cilantro or even chopped mint.
2

Meanwhile, combine olive oil, sea salt, lemon juice, tomatoes, cucumber, green onions, beans, and parsley in a large bowl; stir in cooled quinoa. For an extra punch add cubes of drained feta cheese.