Southwestern Quinoa
Posted: Thu Aug 18, 2016 7:33 pm
Southwestern Quinoa
A "just do it" moment in recipe development arrived suddenly ...
after reading on the internet that Rice 'n Pasta is a good substitute for Rice 'n Beans.
Instead of no beans, try less beans ... and substitute quinoa for pasta.
Ingredients:
1 3/4 cups water
1 cup rinsed white quinoa
medium yellow onion, diced
3 tbsp virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp coarse black pepper
3/4 tsp salt
15oz can organic yellow corn, drained
15oz can low-sodium black beans, rinsed
1/4 cup minced jalapeño peppers (optional)
Directions:
Add water to a medium saucepan, stir in quinoa and bring to a soft boil.
Reduce heat and simmer 10 min., then spread diced onion on top;
cover pan and simmer 5 more min.
Immediately, stir in olive oil, black pepper, and salt.
Then fold in drained corn, rinsed black beans, and
minced jalapeño peppers.
Mixture is already warm enough to serve; to upgrade,
serve with Mexican salsa, sprigs of fresh cilantro,
and a shaker of Mexican spices.
Hmmm ... a Veggie Burrito is an easy next step ...
even with shredded cheese! and no one would be surprised
if chorizo was requested by "off duty" vegetarians.
Take a hike Rice 'n Pasta!
Rod
A "just do it" moment in recipe development arrived suddenly ...
after reading on the internet that Rice 'n Pasta is a good substitute for Rice 'n Beans.
Instead of no beans, try less beans ... and substitute quinoa for pasta.
Ingredients:
1 3/4 cups water
1 cup rinsed white quinoa
medium yellow onion, diced
3 tbsp virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp coarse black pepper
3/4 tsp salt
15oz can organic yellow corn, drained
15oz can low-sodium black beans, rinsed
1/4 cup minced jalapeño peppers (optional)
Directions:
Add water to a medium saucepan, stir in quinoa and bring to a soft boil.
Reduce heat and simmer 10 min., then spread diced onion on top;
cover pan and simmer 5 more min.
Immediately, stir in olive oil, black pepper, and salt.
Then fold in drained corn, rinsed black beans, and
minced jalapeño peppers.
Mixture is already warm enough to serve; to upgrade,
serve with Mexican salsa, sprigs of fresh cilantro,
and a shaker of Mexican spices.
Hmmm ... a Veggie Burrito is an easy next step ...
even with shredded cheese! and no one would be surprised
if chorizo was requested by "off duty" vegetarians.
Take a hike Rice 'n Pasta!
Rod