Quinoa with Black Beans and Hominy
Need From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 40 minutes. A mixture of kosher salt and pepper, grapeseed oil, lemon zest, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so tasty. If you like this recipe, you might also like recipes such as Skip the Rice and Try Quinoa – Mexican Quinoa Salad with Black Beans and Corn, Quinoa & Black Beans, and Quinoan and Black Beans.
Instructions
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For the quinoa: In a 2-quart saucepan, bring the quinoa, chicken broth, salt and lemon zest to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat, cover the pot and simmer until the liquid has been absorbed and the quinoa is tender, about 20 minutes.
Remove the pan from the heat and allow to rest for 10 minutes.
For the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the grapeseed oil, agave, lime juice, vinegar, cumin, salt and pepper until smooth.
In a serving bowl, combine the quinoa, hominy, black beans and cilantro.
Add the dressing and toss until coated. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon into the lettuce leaves and serve.