Mexican Quinoa Salad

quinoa

🥗Healthier: cauliflower rice

💰Cheaper: brown rice

Cauliflower rice is lower in calories, while brown rice is often less expensive.

black beans

🥗Healthier: kidney beans

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Kidney beans are a healthier alternative, while canned beans are cost-effective.

jalapeño

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: banana pepper

Bell peppers add flavor without heat, and banana peppers are often less expensive.

avocado

🥗Healthier: mashed peas

💰Cheaper: cucumbers

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

Cook quinoa in a pressure cooker with 1 cup of broth for 1 minute on high pressure.

Chop avocado into cubes.

Prepare yellow corn for the salad.

Chop red onion for flavor and crunch.

Cut tomatoes in half, remove seeds, and chop.

Add a generous amount of chopped cilantro to the mixture.

Add black beans for protein.

Squeeze the juice of 2 whole limes into the salad.

Season with sea salt and pepper.

Stir everything together and serve.

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