Black Bean Quinoa Salad with Steak by
Escogirl995
Nutrition Information
Serves: 4 | Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
Per serving: Calories: 357; Total Fat: 15g; Saturated Fat: 3g; Monounsaturated Fat: 6g; Cholesterol: 53mg; Sodium: 329mg; Carbohydrate: 29g; Dietary Fiber: 8g; Sugar: 2g; Protein: 28g
Nutrition Bonus: Potassium: 534mg; Iron: 23%; Vitamin A: 32%; Vitamin C: 684%; Calcium: 6%
Ingredients
5 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon chipotle chile powder
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 (6-ounce) top sirloin steaks
2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon adobo sauce from canned chipotle chiles in adobo sauce
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon honey
1 1/2 cups cooked quinoa (certified gluten-free if necessary)
1 cup unsalted black beans, rinsed and drained
3/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
1 1/2 cups baby spinach leaves
1 ounce crumbled feta cheese (about 1/4 cup)
1/2 cup ripe peeled avocado, sliced
5
teaspoons olive oil, divided
1/2
teaspoon kosher salt, divided
1/4
teaspoon chipotle chile powder
1/4
teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2
(6-ounce) top sirloin steaks
2
tablespoons fresh orange juice
2
tablespoons red wine vinegar
1
tablespoon adobo sauce from canned chipotle chiles in adobo sauce
1/2
teaspoon ground cumin
1/4
teaspoon honey
1
1/2 cups cooked quinoa (certified gluten-free if necessary)
1 cup
unsalted black beans, rinsed and drained
3/4 cup
chopped red bell pepper
1/4 cup
chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup
thinly sliced green onions
1
1/2 cups baby spinach leaves
1
ounce crumbled feta cheese (about 1/4 cup)
1/2 cup
ripe peeled avocado, sliced
Instructions
Combine 1 teaspoon oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, chipotle chile powder, and black pepper; rub evenly over steaks.
Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Add steaks to pan; cook 4 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness. Let stand 10 minutes. Cut steaks diagonally across the grain into thin slices.
To make dressing, combine remaining 4 teaspoons oil, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, juice, red wine vinegar, adobo sauce, cumin and honey in a large bowl, stirring with a whisk.
Combine quinoa, beans, bell pepper, cilantro, green onions, and spinach in another bowl. Then, drizzle dressing and toss to coat. Sprinkle with feta.
Divide quinoa mixture evenly among 4 shallow bowls; top evenly with steak and avocado.