To make quinoa, bring 1 cup of water to boil in a small covered pot. Add 1/2 cup quinoa (white, red, or multi-colored), and let simmer about 12 minutes until water is absorbed and grains are tender. Drain any remaining liquid. Makes about 1 1/2 – 2 cups.
Substitute kidney or pinto beans for the black beans, or use cooked barley, bulgur, rice, or farro instead of the quinoa.
If you’re in a rush, buy precooked quinoa that comes in handy 1-cup servings.
To substitute home-cooked black beans for the canned beans, use 1 ¾ cups cooked beans in place of the drained canned beans.
This dish may be served warm by heating all ingredients in a saucepan for 3 to 5 minutes, only until heated through.
Learn more about cooking with quinoa here.
May omit olive oil, if desired.
This recipe is from The Plant-Powered Diet, by Sharon Palmer, MSFS, RDN
