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One Pot Southwest Black Bean Quinoa Salad

This Southwest Quinoa Black Bean Salad only requires one pot for cooking, making it a simple option for every occasion from meal prep or potluck BBQs.
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Total Time25 mins
Course: Dinner, Main Course, Meal Prep, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Keyword: black beans, easy, Easy dinner, easy meal, healthy, healthy dinner, high protein, Instant Pot, instant pot recipes, macro friendly, one pot, one pot meal, quinoa, Simple meal, southwest, Taco seasoning
Servings: 6
Calories: 256kcal

Equipment

  • Instant Pot or Stove

Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 1 bell pepper
  • 1/2 red onion
  • 15 oz can black beans
  • 15 oz can corn
  • 3 tbsp taco seasoning
  • 2 limes

Instructions

  • Instant Pot: Add 1 cup of quinoa to Instant Pot with 1 1/2 cups water and a pink of salt. Seal the Instant Pot and turn on manual for 1 minute. It will take about 10 minutes for the pressure to build inside, then the timer will start. After the 1 minute is up, quick release pressure and fluff with a fork.
    Stove Top: Add 1 cup of quinoa with 2 cups water and a pinch of salt to a pot. Turn to medium-high heat to achieve a boil, then decrease the heat to maintain a gentle simmer. Cook until the quinoa has absorbed all of the water, about 15 minutes. Fluff with a fork once cooked. Depending on which kind of quinoa you are using, the instructions may vary slightly. Traditionally, you should be able to
  • Once quinoa is cooked, let cool for 10 minutes.
  • Add chopped onion and bell pepper and drained cans of black beans and corn to Instant Pot bowl or pot. Mix well.
  • Add in the taco seasoning and juice from limes, stirring until well combined. Add salt to taste.

Notes

Store in the fridge for a week or in the freezer for 3 months.
You can make this recipe your own by adding in additional or different veggies, adding less or more quinoa, black beans and corn, or adding in different beans. 
Nutrition Facts
One Pot Southwest Black Bean Quinoa Salad
Amount Per Serving (1375 g)
Calories 256 Calories from Fat 27
% Daily Value*
Fat 3g5%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Sodium 383mg17%
Potassium 610mg17%
Carbohydrates 50g17%
Fiber 10g42%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 11g22%
Vitamin A 943IU19%
Vitamin C 39mg47%
Calcium 50mg5%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition

Serving: 1375g | Calories: 256kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 383mg | Potassium: 610mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 943IU | Vitamin C: 39mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 3mg