Quinoa & Black Bean Salad Recipe

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

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

Make the seasoning

Place olive oil, garlic, lime juice, cilantro, Dijon mustard and Seasoning in a Quick Shake Container. Replace seal and shake well to combine.
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

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