A peek Into My Kitchen: Quinoa, Corn & Broccoli Casserole

Quinoa is incredibly healthy, filling, vegetarian and pretty easy to cook.  It has a strong taste that is somewhat lessened by rinsing it 3 or 4 times before cooking.  Cooking it in carrot juice, beet juice or vegetable broth not only sweetens the taste but also changes the color.  White quinoa made with carrot juice turns an amazingly beautiful bright orange–so cool.

To shorten the cooking time even further, you could skip the casserole dish and baking step completely and just eat it right out of the pan.

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A peek Into My Kitchen: Quinoa with Black Beans

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Quinoa is just one of those amazing foods–it's easy to make, kid friendly and incredibly healthy.  It's high in fiber, protein, iron, folate, potassium, magnesium and low in fat.  Really, how could you go wrong?

If not rinsed well before cooking and flavored properly, quinoa can have a pretty funky taste.  Season it right, though, and you won't be able to stop eating it!

Quinoa with Black Beans

1 tsp olive oil

1 onion, chopped

1 1/2 tsp minced garlic

3/4 cup raw quinoa, rinsed wll

1 tsp cumin

1 1/2 cups vegetable broth

1 Tbsp lime juice

1 small can corn or 1 cup frozen defrosted or fresh corn

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