Coconut-Lime Black Bean and Quinoa Salad

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A refreshing vegan salad combining nutty quinoa, creamy coconut, and zesty lime for a wholesome, nutrient-packed meal. This Latin American-inspired vegan recipe (gluten free), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs quinoa, water, black beans for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Latin American cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups water to a boil. Add 1 cup rinsed quinoa, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until quinoa is tender and water is absorbed. Remove from heat and fluff with a fork.
  2. Step 2: While quinoa cooks, toast 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until golden and fragrant, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
  3. Step 3: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, 1 can (15 oz) drained and rinsed black beans, 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper, 3 sliced green onions, 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, and toasted coconut.
  4. Step 4: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp fresh lime juice, 2 tbsp olive oil, 3/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until emulsified.
  5. Step 5: Pour the dressing over the quinoa mixture and toss gently until everything is evenly coated. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

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