[judst]

I can't believe I am posting a recipe when I am on day 2 of my 10 day liquid diet!
This is a recipe my nut shared with us at a support group and I love it hot or cold. I cannot eat avacodo because of an intolerance so its probably even better with it in it.

Red Quinoa & 4-Bean Salad

Ingredients

1 cup uncooked RED Quinoa *(see note) I used the regular because tha'ts what I had on hand)

2 tablespoons finely chopped shallot

1/4 teaspoon sea salt

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon ground coriander

1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar or brown rice vinegar

1 tablespoon honey or agave nectar or 1/2 teaspoon Sun Crystals (sugar-stevia) (I used splenda)

3 tablespoons fresh lime juice

4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

3 ea 15oz cans (no sugar added) w/sea salt; black beans, kidney beans & pinto beans (drained & rinsed) - (or whatever three beans you like).

1/2 red, orange or yellow bell pepper - diced.

1 large avacado, diced

1 cup cooked, shelled, edamame


Directions

1. Rinse dry quinoa thoroughly in a fine sieve; drain *(Note: Ancient Harvest quinoa is pre-rinsed; therefore eliminate this step if using this brand).

2. Bring 2 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add quinoa; return to a boil. Stir quinoa. Cover with a lid, reduce heat and simmer until quinoa is tender but still chewey, about 15 minutes. Remove lid and fluff quinoa with a fork, let cool.

3. Whisk together shallot, sea salt, ground cumin, ground coriander, vinegar, sweetener, & lime juice in a large bowl. Pour olive oil in the bowl in a slow, steady stream; whisk constantly until dressing is thickened. Add cooked quinoa, beans, bell pepper, avocado, and edamame; gently toss to mix.

Serve warm or cold.

Nutrition Facts: 273 calories; 11grams of protein; 8 grams of fiber; 5 grams of sugar* (if sugar substitute or sun crystals used, the sugars are only 3 grams per cup).

*Red quinoa contains all of the essential fats and proteins - the only seed with both! It is a powerhouse of nutrition and provides a beautiful red color.

*Olive oil, edamame & avocado provide the *essential fats* needed every day.

*Sea salt & the spices bring out the flavor of food and are low in sodium.

*The beans and fresh edamame provide extra protein.

*Beans and bell peppers provide lots of fiber.

*The fresh lime juice, peppers & avocado are high sources of Vitamin C and help with iron absorption.

[CherylK]

This sounds yummy. Thanks for posting it.