Quinoa & Black Bean Salad

Ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa
• 1½ cups fat-free chicken broth
• ½ cup fresh squeezed orange juice
• 1 tbsp grated orange zest
• 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 lime juice
• ¼ cup cilantro chopped
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tbsp Southwest Chipotle Seasoning
• 1 small yellow pepper quartered
• 2 medium vine-ripened tomatoes chopped
• 15 oz./425 g black beans drained
• 1 small red pepper seeded and cut into large chunks
• As required salt and pepper

Directions

Prepare the quinoa

1. Combine quinoa, chicken broth, orange juice and zest in a Microwave Rice Maker.
2. Replace cover and microwave on high for 15~18 minutes. Fluff with a serving spoon.

Make the seasoning

1. Place olive oil, garlic, lime juice, cilantro, Dijon mustard and Seasoning in a Quick Shake Container. Replace seal and shake well to combine.
2. Place red and yellow peppers in base of Supersonic Chopper Tall. Replace cover and pull cord 2~3 times to coarsely chop.

Mix and serve

1. Place peppers and remaining ingredients with cooked quinoa in a large bowl.
2. Toss vegetables and cooked quinoa with dressing.
3. Season with salt and pepper to taste.