Quinoa Salad

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    In the mood for some grains mixed with awesome vegetables?  Do you like your protein in the form of plants?  Do you enjoy having a meatless meal every now and then, …maybe leaning into more!?  Whelp I have an idea that will fit all your colorful needs.  This big batch makes 12 cups of hearty health in every bite.  Each cup is only 154 calories, 24.5g carbs, 4.8g fiber, 19.7g net carbs, 6g protein and 4g fat.  I serve a couple cups over a mixed Green Salad, and it fills me up for hours.  Lots of fiber, lots of chew, lots of natural ingredients.  Winning on all levels!🥗

Ingredients for 12 cups~

1 cup Quinoa

1 chopped Onion

2 teaspoons Bullion (use plant based if desired)

2 cups Water

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15oz drained can Black Beans

15oz drained can Garbanzo Beans

1 cup halved Cherry Tomatoes

1 cup Cilantro Leaves

1 diced large (approx 5.5oz) ripe Avocado

1 diced Orange Bell Pepper

1 diced Yellow Bell Pepper

1/4 cup diced Red Onion

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2 teaspoon chopped Garlic

1 Tablespoon Olive Oil

3 Tablespoons Lime Juice

2 teaspoons Cumin

Dash Cayenne

     To prepare Quinoa, bring first set of ingredients to boil, reduce to simmer, add lid and simmer for 15 minutes or til water absorbed, remove from heat and and let rest 5 more minutes, fluff with fork when ready.  Meanwhile, add all of second ingredients to large mixing bowl.  Lastly, mix Dressing ingredients and blend in blender and pour over Salad mixture along with Quinoa.  The beauty of this recipe is that you can add or subtract any of these ingredients that tickle your fancy, as well as alter the amounts to fit your taste.  Enjoy 😉