12 Steps to Whole Foods

Making Plant-Based Main Dishes
* Southwest Quinoa
I serve this hot, but it also makes a delicious cold salad.
2 C quinoa, rinsed well (soak for a few minutes, then drain in a fine strainer)
4 C water
2 cans black beans, rinsed well
4 medium tomatoes, diced
8 green onions, chopped (including most of the green part)
1 C chopped fresh cilantro
Dressing:
1 heaping Tbsp. grated lime zest
¼ C fresh lime juice
6 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
1 Tbsp. maple syrup
1 tsp. sea salt
½ tsp. freshly ground pepper
Whisk together the lime zest and juice, olive oil, maple syrup, salt, and pepper in a serving bowl. Simmer the
quinoa in water uncovered for about 10 min. Turn off the heat, cover, and let stand 10 min. Strain any excess
water. Add the quinoa to dressing and toss well, then stir in the remaining ingredients (beans, tomatoes,
scallions, cilantro).
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