Quinoa (KEEN-WA)

Why eat Quinoa?

•Its a complete protein source, meaning it has all 9 essential amino acids. A great compliment to any vegetarian diet.
•Its cheap if you can buy it in bulk.
•Technically Quinoa is a seed, not a cereal grain, so those with gluten issues can eat it.
•It is high in the amino acid Lysine, which is essential for tissue growth and repair.

(Source: www.superhealthykids.com)

QUINOA AND BLACK BEANS:

INGREDIENTS

1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
3/4 cup uncooked quinoa
1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
salt and pepper to taste
1 cup frozen corn kernels
2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

..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