Black Bean and Tomato Quinoa

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 teaspoons grated lime zest
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 2 tablespoons ghee, melted and cooled
• 1 tablespoon almond oil
• 1 cup quinoa
• 1 (14- to 15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 2 medium tomatoes, diced
• 4 scallions, chopped
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

DIRECTIONS:

Whisk together lime zest and juice, ghee, oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4teaspoon pepper in a large bowl.

Wash quinoa in cold water in a bowl, draining each time.

Cook quinoa in a medium pot of boiling salted water (1 tablespoon salt for 2 quarts water), uncovered, until tender, about 10-12 minutes. Remove pot from heat and drain. Let stand for 5 minutes.

Add quinoa to dressing and toss until dressing is absorbed, then stir in remaining ingredients and salt and pepper to taste.