Ensalada de Quinoa, Frijoles Negros y Elote Asado - Mi Cocina Rápida

black beans

🥗Healthier: kidney beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Kidney beans provide similar nutrition, while pinto beans are often less expensive.

avocado

🥗Healthier: mashed peas

💰Cheaper: sliced cucumbers

Mashed peas add creaminess with fewer calories, while cucumbers are budget-friendly.

Cook the quinoa in 2 cups of water or vegetable broth according to package instructions.

In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, black beans, roasted corn, diced tomatoes, diced avocados, chopped red onion, chopped cilantro, and optional serrano chilies.

Dress the salad with the juice of 2 limes and 2 tablespoons of olive oil.

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

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