Quinoa

I'm so glad that I found a recipe for Quinoa. I bought a big bag at Costco, Because I heard how good it is for you (protein), but plain it's not so tasty. It has an unusual taste and texture.

This one is kinda similar to the avocado, black bean dip. (Not quite as good, but still good.)

So flexible, you can also add garlic, agave nectar if you like it sweeter...

Recipe from Chenae Duerden
1 cup Quinoa, rinsed
2 cups water
1-2 Limes
Cilantro
Olive Oil
Salt

Lettuce or Spinach
Avocado, diced
Red or Green Peppers, diced
Tomatoes, diced
Black Beans, rinsed

Rinse quinoa well under cold, running water. You'll need a fine, mesh strainer for this or you can place a paper towel in a colander. Quinoa has to be rinsed because it has this funny taste/scent if you don't. Pour rinsed quinoa into 2 cups of boiling water and turn down the heat to medium. Cook for about 10 minutes and then turn off the heat and let it sit. When you turn off the heat it might look oatmeally, but give it 15+ minutes and it will become light and fluffy. Transfer quinoa to a large salad bowl.

Chop cilantro and throw into quinoa. Squeeze fresh lime into quinoa mixture. Add salt and olive oil to taste.

The rest of the ingredients can be thrown into the quinoa, according to personal preference.

http://probertrecipes.blogspot.com/2010/11/quinoa-and-black-bean-salad.html