Quinoa is very versatile. Use it in cold salads or in hot dishes. You can even buy quinoa flour to use for gluten-free baking.

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Try this delicious quinoa recipe - combining black beans and seasonings for a delicious, quick, easy to fix dinner entré.
Black Beans and Quinoa
Ingredients
1 cup of uncooked quinoa
2 cups of water
1 (16 oz.) can of black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (4 oz.) can of green chilis, not drained
1 large, fresh carrot, shredded
1/2 small onion, chopped
2 or 3 green onions, sliced for garnish
1 tsp. of chili powder
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
salt and pepper to taste
How we make it
Place 2 cups of water in a medium to large saucepan.
Add the quinoa and stir to mix into the water. Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to simmer and cover. Allow the quinoa to simmer for about 15 minutes or until the water is absorbed.
Meanwhile, in another medium saucepan, add the beans, chilis, onion, carrot and spices. Stir to mix. Heat through on medium
heat.
Place cooked quinoa on serving plates and cover generously with the black bean mixture. Top with some sliced green onions.
Serve with a side veggie and some fresh fruit.