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Sunday, November 13, 2011

Quinoa with Black Beans and Tomatoes

This was a really yummy quinoa.  I added tomatoes and black beans for protein and it worked great.

2 cups water+2 t. Better Than Bouillon (or 2 cups broth)
1 cup quinoa
1 pint tomatoes (different colors and shapes if possible!)
1 can (15 oz.) black beans, drained and rinsed
Zest and juice from 1/2 lime (use all of it if a small lime)
1-2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 T. minced pickled jalapeno
salt and pepper to taste

Boil water (broth) and add quinoa.  Reduce heat and simmer about 15-20 minutes until you can tell the quinoa has absorbed all of the water (use a fork to test it).  Meanwhile, combine the rest of the ingredients in a large bowl.  Add the quinoa and toss. 

Good cold or warm.

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