Quick and Tasty Charred Corn Salad with Beans and Quinoa - Yummy Gusto

Quick and Tasty Charred Corn Salad with Beans and Quinoa - Yummy Gusto

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Enjoy this refreshing charred corn salad loaded with quinoa, pinto beans, and vibrant herbs. A summery meal that's done in 45 minutes and doesn’t need an outdoor grill.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup of water
  • A hearty pinch of kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup of quinoa
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon coriander powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin powder
  • Zest and juice from one medium lime (around 3 tablespoons juice)
  • 2 teaspoons honey (switch it to maple syrup for a vegan option)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, pick a good one
  • Two garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 jalapeños with seeds taken out, finely cut up
  • Half of a small red onion, diced finely—or use one shallot instead
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, packed loosely
  • 1 1/2 cups of sweet yellow corn (can be fresh or frozen, both work well)
  • A 13.4 oz can of pinto beans, washed and drained

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