Quinoa with Chipotle-Lime Dressing

Quinoa with Chipotle-Lime Dressing recipe pinit

Quinoa is actually a seed, not a grain, and it’s packed with protein and essential amino acids!

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 40 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 14.

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 40 mins
Servings: 4 Calories: 1280
Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Rinse the quinoa under cold water.
  2. In a saucepan, bring water to a boil and add the quinoa.
  3. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the quinoa is tender and the water is absorbed.
  4. In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, black beans, corn kernels, diced red bell pepper, chopped cilantro, and diced avocado.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, honey, chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
  6. Pour the dressing over the quinoa mixture and toss to coat evenly.
  7. Let the salad rest for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
  8. Serve the quinoa salad with chipotle-lime dressing and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts

Servings 4


Amount Per Serving
Calories 320kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g16%
Total Carbohydrate 48g16%
Sugars 2g
Protein 12g24%

* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.

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