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The Flexitarian » Recipe » Orange & Black Bean Quinoa Salad [vegan] [gluten free]

Orange & Black Bean Quinoa Salad [vegan] [gluten free]

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Bright and colourful this Orange & Black Bean Quinoa Salad is quick and easy to prepare. Vegan and gluten-free, this is a delicious recipe filled with invigorating flavours.

Orange & Black Bean Quinoa Salad [vegan] [gluten free]

Bright and colourful this Orange & Black Bean Quinoa Salad is quick and easy to prepare. Vegan and gluten-free, this is a delicious recipe filled with invigorating flavours. Perfect when the weather is a bit grey and you are craving something fresh.

At this season, I like to add some oranges which go so well with black beans and make this salad extra juicy.

This Orange & Black Bean Quinoa Salad makes a balanced meal on its own as quinoa is a complete plant-based protein. This dish is loaded with fruits and vegetables and the black beans bring extra protein and fibre. It is also gluten-free.

How to make this quinoa salad

You will need to cook the quinoa first in boiling water which should only take between 10-12mins. When done, drain the quinoa well and set it aside to cool down.

To speed things up, you can prepare the rest of the ingredients while the quinoa is cooking.

The vegetables and fruits are simply sliced and diced.

The dressing is made with olive oil, cider vinegar, lime juice, maple syrup, garlic and a dash of ground cumin. For an extra kick, I like to add some chilli flakes.

Once everything is ready, you can simply toss the dressing with the rest of the ingredients and serve straightaway.

To give some colours to my quinoa salads, I like to use a combination of white, red and black quinoa. You will find it in the shops under tricolour or rainbow quinoa.

What quinoa good for?

Quinoa is a complete plant-based protein which means that it contains all nine essential amino acids. Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins. They are essential for your body to function as they help cells grow, heal and repair.

As our bodies cannot make amino acids on their own, they need to be supplemented by our diet. Most food sources of amino acids are found in animal products such as meat, eggs, dairy and fish. Plant-based sources that are considered to be complete protein include quinoa, buckwheat and soy.

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If you enjoy Mexican cuisine then look out for my one-post Mexican quinoa stew which makes a hearty and healthy vegan main course that the whole family can enjoy. Ready in 40 mins, I like to serve it with crushed tortilla chips, diced avocado, fresh coriander, some (dairy-free) cream and grated cheese on top.

Orange & Black Bean Quinoa Salad [vegan] [gluten free]

Orange & Black Bean Quinoa Salad [vegan] [gluten free]

Bright and colourful this Orange & Black Bean Quinoa Salad is quick and easy to prepare. Vegan and gluten-free, this is a delicious recipe filled with invigorating flavours.
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 20 minutes mins
Course Quick & Easy, Salads
Cuisine English
Servings 6 people
Calories 462 kcal

Equipment

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Ingredients
 
 

  • 175 g uncooked quinoa
  • 1 red pepper
  • 1 small red onion
  • 400 g can black beans
  • 200 g can corn
  • 2 oranges
  • 30 g coriander

DRESSING:

  • 6 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp cider vinegar
  • 2-3 Tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 tsp maple syrup
  • 2 garlic cloves grated
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 3/4 to 1 tsp chilli flakes
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Instructions
 

  • Heat some water in a pan. When boiling add the quinoa and cook for 10-12mins according to packet instructions. When done, drain well and set aside.
  • Deseed the red pepper and cut into small dice. Finely chop the red onion. Drain the canned black beans and corn. Skin the oranges and cut them into chunks. Finely chop the coriander. Put everything in a large bowl and mix in the cooked quinoa.
  • Prepare the dressing by whisking together the olive oil, cider vinegar, lime juice, ground cumin, maple syrup, grated garlic cloves, salt and chilli flakes.
  • Toss the dressing with the rest of the ingredients. Serve and enjoy.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 462kcalCarbohydrates: 71gProtein: 9gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gSodium: 651mgPotassium: 572mgFiber: 9gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 1146IUVitamin C: 55mgCalcium: 73mgIron: 3mg

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  1. C. says

    May 14, 2021 at 2:29 pm

    It’s very good :).
    The orange makes it even more delicious and adds something to the recipe <3.

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    • theflexitarian says

      May 14, 2021 at 4:07 pm

      Thank you. So glad you liked it. Annabelle

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