The Best Quinoa

This is a recipe from my friend Kim.  It is soooo yummy!  I can't wait to eat it for lunch tomorrow!

Black Bean and Tomato Quinoa

makes 4 (side dish) servings

time: 45 min total

• 2 tsp grated lime zest
• 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted and cooled
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 cup uncooked quinoa
• 1 (14-15oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 2 medium tomatoes, diced
• 4 scallions, chopped
• 1/4 c. fresh cilantro

Whisk together lime zest, lime juice, butter, oil, sugar, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp pepper in a large bowl.

Wash quinoa in 3 changes of cold water in a bowl, draining in a sieve each time.

Cook Quinoa according to the package, in salted water (1tbsp per 2 quarts of water.  So if you are doing a single batch of this recipe, I guess it should be 1/4 tbsp.)

Add quinoa to dressing and toss until dressing is absorbed, then stir in remaining ingredients and salt and pepper to taste.