Yummy Quinoa & Black Beans

Quinoa and Black Beans Courtesy of Valerie Fowles

INGREDIENTS:
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped (I like red onion)
3 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
3/4 cup uncooked non-instant white quinoa (rinse and let soak 5-10 minutes)
1 1/2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
salt and pepper to taste
1 cup frozen corn kernels
1 (15 ounce) can black beans,
rinsed and drained
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
Avocado, tomato, etc (optional)
DIRECTIONS:
1. Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the onion and garlic, and saute until lightly browned.
2. Mix quinoa into the saucepan and cover with vegetable broth. Season with cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes,
3. Stir frozen corn into the saucepan, and continue to simmer about 5 minutes until heated through. Mix in the black beans and cilantro, tomato, and avocado if desired.
This is good served with salsa and tortilla chips or wrapped in tortillas