Quinoa and Black Beans

1 tsp vegetable oil

1 onion, chopped

3 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped

3/4 C uncooked quinoa

1 1/2 C vegetable broth

1 tsp ground cumin

1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

salt and pepper to taste

1 C frozen corn kernels

2 (15 oz) cans black beans, rinsed and drained

1/2 C chopped fresh cilantro

Directions:

1. Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the onion and garlic, saute until lightly browned.

2. Mix the quinoa into the saucepan (follow directions on package about rinsing) 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.

We like to eat this in a tortilla with pico de gallo, avacado, cheese, sour cream, etc.