quinoa

Quinoa. I heard about it awhile ago, and then it took me even longer to learn how to say it (it's pronounced keen-wa). We tried it for the first time last week and we are now big fans! Below is the recipe we used. It was really simple and very healthy. Give it a go! 

Quinoa with Corn and Beans

Ingredients:

1 t. canola oil

1 onion, chopped

3 cloves garlic, minced

3/4 cup uncooked quinoa 

1 1/2 cups vegetable broth

1 t. ground cumin

1/4 t. cayenne pepper (I think I might use less next time, it was a little on the spicy side) 

s&p to taste

1 cup frozen corn kernels

1 can of beans (we had kidney on hand)

1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Directions:

Heat oil in large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and saute for 5 or so minutes. Mix in quinoa and cover with vegetable broth. Season with the cumin, cayenne pepper, s&p. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Stir in frozen corn until heated through. Add beans and cilantro. Enjoy! 

Any other quinoa recipes you've tried and liked? I need some more!