YOUR SOLIN GENERATED RECIPE
Vibrant Citrus Quinoa & Black Bean Salad
Enjoy a refreshing, colorful salad bursting with citrus notes and wholesome textures. Tender quinoa forms the base for hearty black beans and protein-packed tofu, while crisp red bell pepper and red onion add crunch. A zesty dressing of fresh orange and lime juice, lightly enriched with olive oil, makes this dish as pleasing to the palate as it is balanced for your macro goals.
INGREDIENTS
2/3 cup cooked Quinoa (125g)
1/2 cup Black Beans (130g)
250g Firm Tofu, cubed
1 medium Red Bell Pepper, diced
1/4 medium Red Onion, thinly sliced
A handful of Fresh Cilantro (10g)
Juice of 1 small Orange (60g)
Juice of 1 Lime (30g)
1/3 tablespoon Olive Oil (5g)
PREPARATION
Prepare the quinoa according to package instructions if not already cooked; let it cool to room temperature.
Press the tofu gently with paper towels to remove excess moisture and cut it into 1-cm cubes.
In a non-stick skillet over medium heat, lightly sauté the tofu cubes until they are golden on all sides. Set aside and let cool.
Rinse and drain the black beans if using canned.
Dice the red bell pepper and thinly slice the red onion. Roughly chop the cilantro.
In a large bowl, combine the cooled quinoa, black beans, sautéed tofu, red bell pepper, and red onion.
In a small bowl, whisk together the fresh orange juice, lime juice, and olive oil. Season lightly with salt and pepper to taste.
Pour the citrus dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss to combine all flavors.
Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve immediately, or refrigerate for a chilled option.