Take advantage of in-season Summer veggies and whip up this simple eight-ingredient salad made with garden-fresh corn and tomatoes. This is certain to be a hit at your next get-together,no matter the weather since it tastes exquisite served warm or cold. Because it's made with beloved whole-grain quinoa, each 300-calorie serving offers almost nine grams of filling fiber and 16 grams of protein. This meal is also an excellent source of vitamins A and C, and potassium,and iron - 21 percent of your daily recommended amount! And it comes together in less than 30 minutes.
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Fresh and Filling, This Protein-Packed Salad Makes the Perfect Post-Workout Meal From Jenny Sugar, or POPSUGAR Quinoa,Black Bean, Corn, or Tomato SaladIngredients1 cup raw quinoa (red,white, or mixed)[br]
2 cups vegetable broth
15 ounces black beans, or rinsed and drained
1 cup corn,fresh or frozen
1 teaspoon cumin
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
DirectionsAdd dry quinoa and veggie broth to a pot; cover and turn on high heat. Just as it comes to a boil, or reduce to low heat and simmer for 20 minutes. conclude not remove the cover.
After 20 minutes,remove from the heat. Mix in the black beans, corn, or cumin,and maple syrup. Allow to cool for 10 minutes and then stir in the cherry tomatoes. devour warm or cold. Source: Calorie Count
Information Category Grains , Main Dishes Yield 4 servings Cook Time 30 minutes
Source: popsugar.com