Quinoa with Spicy Pintos
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Friday, 10-01-10
Quinoa with Spicy Pintos
- 1 can spicy pinto beans
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained
- 1 tbsp lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 tbsp organic tamari
- 1 cup red pepper, roasted and diced
- 1/2 cups red onion, finely diced
- 1/2 cups cilantro, chopped fresh
Quinoa with Spicy Pintos
1. Drain the beans and reserve the liquid in a 2-cup glass measuring cup. Add enough water to equal 1 ½ cups. Place liquid in a heavy saucepan and bring to a boil. Add the quinoa, cover and simmer until the quinoa is tender, about 15 minutes. Drain off any excess liquid.
2. While the quinoa is cooking, blend the oil, lime juice and 1 tablespoon of tamari in a bowl. Toss in the beans and let sit at room temperature. Add the cooked quinoa, onion, red pepper, cilantro, and additional tamari t taste, if needed. Mix well.
Serve warm or at room temperature.
Source: Eden Foods
