Black Bean and Corn Warm Grain Salad

A practical warm grain salad featuring black bean and corn, everyday ingredients, and clear steps for an easy homemade meal.

Prep: 15 minutes · Cook: 10 minutes · Serves: 4

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Ingredients

• 2 cans black beans, drained, plus 1 cup corn
• 1–2 teaspoons cumin
• 1–2 teaspoons lime
• 1–2 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 2 cups cooked quinoa or bulgur
• 1 cucumber, diced; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 2 tablespoons parsley
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Prepare quinoa or bulgur according to package directions and fluff with a fork.
2. Heat a skillet with olive oil and add cans black beans with cumin, lime, smoked paprika, cucumber diced cherry tomatoes halved parsley.
3. Cook until hot and tender; ensure meat or seafood is safely cooked through.
4. Combine grain with cucumber, tomatoes, and parsley in a bowl.
5. Dress with lemon juice and olive oil, toss gently, and serve warm or chilled.

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