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
- Prepare quinoa or bulgur according to package directions and fluff with a fork.
- Heat a skillet with olive oil and add cans black beans with cumin, lime, smoked paprika, cucumber diced cherry tomatoes halved parsley.
- Cook until hot and tender; ensure meat or seafood is safely cooked through.
- Combine grain with cucumber, tomatoes, and parsley in a bowl.
- Dress with lemon juice and olive oil, toss gently, and serve warm or chilled.
Check labels for allergens and follow safe food-handling practices. Cooking times vary; verify food is safely cooked before serving.
