Quinoa - Simple, healthy and YUMMY

I first tried quinoa when I was on my trip to Halifax in the spring and I instantly feel in LOVE.  It was tasty, filling, and easy to prepare -I can't believe I didn't know about it before then.  I am going to share one of my favorite recipes for quinoa - you can eat it as a side dish, put it on a sandwich or wrap.

Quinoa with Black Beans and Corn

Here are the ingredients that you will need:

1 tsp vegetable oil

1 onion, chopped

3 cloves of garlic, chopped

3/4 of uncooked quinoa - I pick mine up at the bulk barn

1 1/2 cups of broth (I use no salt added chicken broth, but you can use vegetable as well)

1 tsp ground cumin

1/2 tsp Cayenne Pepper

1/4 tsp of pepper (or to taste)

1 can of corn kernels

1 (19oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained

1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

1 tsp lime juice

Directions

1 - Heat oil in saucepan over medium heat - cook onion and garlic until lightly browned

2 - Add quinoa, broth, cumin, cayenne pepper, and pepper.  Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes

3 - Stir in corn and beans and continue to simmer for another 5 minutes

4 - Mix in cilantro and lime juice - and serve!

Can be served hot or cold.  Keeps well in the fridge for about 5 days.

This recipe makes about 6-8 wraps - I like to top mine with cheese and salsa.  You could also add a little sour cream if you like!  It is sooooo good.

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