Going vegetarian forced me into trying so many new foods. It's amazing looking back and realizing all the foods that I had never thought to try! Quinoa, kale, tofu, swiss chard, zucchini, hummus, edamame.... Quinoa is a little surprising the first time you cook it, but it's very versatile and can be used in a variety of recipes or as a rice substitute. My latest quinoa dish tastes totally fresh but would probably fit in better on a hot summer day rather than the sub-zero temperatures we're currently experiencing.
Black Bean and Tomato Quinoa
Ingredients:
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
2 tbsp butter, melted and cooled
1 tsp sugar
1 cup quinoa
1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
2 medium tomatoes, diced
4 green onions, chopped
1/4 fresh cilantro
Directions:
- Whisk together lime juice, butter and sugar in a bowl.
- Add quinoa to 1-1/4 cups boiling water, simmer for about 12 minutes
- Combine all ingredients and serve. I prefer it cold, but it can also be eaten warm.
