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    Mexican Quinoa Salad with CBD Oil

    Published on October 13, 2021 - Updated on November 20, 2022 by Chef Rodney - 1 Comment - This post may contain affiliate links.

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    This Mexican Quinoa Salad is packed full of flavor. Super easy to make and ready in 30 minutes. A great healthy side dish.
     
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    This Mexican inspired Quinoa Salad with CBD Oil recipe is a refreshing change when you are tired of having rice as your side dish. And it's not any harder to make than rice. If you can make rice, you can make this delicious quinoa salad recipe.

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    🍚 Benefits of Quinoa

    • Quinoa has less calories and carbs than rice.
    • It has more protein than rice.
    • Quinoa they say, keeps you full for longer than rice.
    • Quinoa can help with weight loss.
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    The use of CBD Oil in this recipe is totally optional. I've made it with and without the CBD Oil and did not find a noticeable difference between the two methods. I'm not surprised though given all the other delicious ingredients in this Mexican quinoa salad recipe.

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    💭 What is CBD Oil

    CBD Oil is derived from the cannabis plant. It's a chemical naturally found in marijuana plants. Even though it comes from marijuana plants, CBD won't make you “high” or any form of intoxication. That's caused by THC which is not in CBD Oil.

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    💭 Recipe Tip

    DO NOT take the lid off when cooking the Quinoa. Taking the lid off will result in a loss of heat and may lead to undercooked quinoa. I know how hard the temptation is to check on your quinoa but try to resist and let it do its thing.

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    For more great Quinoa recipes, I suggest you check these recipes out:

    • Gluten Free Vegetable Quinoa
    • Mexican Street Corn Quinoa
    • Spicy Quinoa Sweet Potato Tacos
    • Quinoa Tabbouleh

    📋 What Ingredients do I need

    You will need the following ingredients to make this Mexican Quinoa Salad with CBD Oil recipe (see recipe card for quantities): Vegetable Oil, CBD Oil, Garlic Cloves, Black Beans, Sweet Corn, Roma Tomatoes, Quinoa, Vegetable Broth, Chili Powder, Ground Cumin, Paprika, Salt, Ground Black Pepper, Avocados and Fresh Lime.

    🥣 How to make Mexican Quinoa Salad with CBD Oil

    If you are going to use CBD Oil, mix the vegetable oil with the CBD oil until it is well blended.
    In a large pan, heat the oil (with or without the CBD Oil) over medium heat.
    Add the garlic to the pan and cook for about two minutes until it is softened.
    Add the black beans, corn, tomatoes, quinoa, vegetable broth, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir until well combined.
    Cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or until all the liquid has been absorbed and the quinoa is tender. Once the quinoa is cooked, use a fork to fluff it up before serving.
    Serve in a bowl and optionally garnish with avocado and lime juice.

    Mexican Quinoa Salad with CBD Oil

    Mexican Quinoa Salad with CBD Oil

    This Mexican Quinoa Salad is packed full of flavor. Super easy to make and ready in 30 minutes. A great healthy side dish.
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Total Time 30 mins
    Course Salads
    Cuisine Mexican
    Servings 6
    Calories 385 kcal

    Ingredients
     

    • 2 tablespoon Vegetable Oil
    • 1 teaspoon CBD Oil, optional
    • 3 Garlic Clove, minced
    • 15 oz Black Beans, rinsed & drained
    • 15 oz Sweet Corn, drained
    • 3 Roma Tomatoes, diced
    • 1 Cup Quinoa, rinsed
    • 2 Cups Vegetable Broth
    • 1 tablespoon Chili Powder
    • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
    • 2 teaspoon Paprika
    • 1 teaspoon Salt
    • 1 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper

    Garnish (Optional)

    • 1 Avocados, cubed
    • 1 Fresh Lime Juice
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    Instructions
     

    • If you are going to use the CBD Oil, mix the vegetable oil with the CBD oil until it is well blended.
    • In a large pan, heat the oil (with or without the CBD Oil) over medium heat.
    • Add the garlic to the pan and cook for about two minutes until it is softened.
    • Add the black beans, corn, tomatoes, quinoa, vegetable broth, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir until well combined.
    • Cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or until all the liquid has been absorbed and the quinoa is tender. Once the quinoa is cooked, use a fork to fluff it up before serving.
    • Serve in a bowl and optionally garnish with avocado and lime juice.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 385kcalCarbohydrates: 57gProtein: 14gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 732mgPotassium: 905mgFiber: 12gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1401IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 5mg

    Nutritional information provided for this recipe is based on 1 serving. This information is an estimate and may vary based on several factors. If nutritional information is important to you and your diet, please verify this recipe with a Registered Dietitian.

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    1 Comment

    1. Janet

      August 04, 2022 at 11:00 am

      I just love this recipe and black beans are one of my favourite. The combination makes the perfect recipe. Congratulations to Chef Rodney for this great recipe.

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