Gluten Free Quinoa and Black Beans.

Ingredients: 

1 cup uncooked quinoa
2 cups gluten free chicken or vegetable broth
1 cup black beans
1/2 cup frozen whole kernel corn, thawed
1 small tomato, chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
4 medium green onions, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions:

•Rinse quinoa thoroughly under cold water until water runs clear, drain well.
•In 2 quart saucepan, heat broth to boiling.  Add quinoa, reduce heat to low.  Cover, simmer 15-20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
•Fluff quinoa with fork.  Stir in remaining ingredients.  Cook uncovered about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally until heated through.

Submitted by: Renee

Story: 

As my girls became busy, active teenagers, they liked it when I had a quinoa salad in the refrigerator.  They showed an interest in eating healthily (salads are good for you they thought, but in reality not very filling). I had taught them how nutritious and satisfying quinoa was for them to eat.  I mixed it with vegetables, put it in small containers, and they had a healthy dinner on the go.  All I had to do was run out to their friends' cars from time to time to collect my empty containers.