black bean & feta quinoa recipe

quinoa.

i love it, but for a while i was scared to make it. i assumed it would be tricky.

news flash: it's not! i bought the big bag of it at costco so that i would be forced 

to start using it! so far we've made some good recipes with it that i'll have to 

post. for now, here is one i made this week for a healthy themed girls night..

i made it up, but since it turned out well i will post it here!

black bean & feta quinoa

ingredients:

1 cup uncooked quinoa

1.5 cups water

2 cups chicken broth

1 can black beans

1 cup spinach

2 tomatoes, diced

1/2 cup feta cheese

optional: corn, mushrooms

directions:

rinse the quinoa under water & drain it.

pour quinoa + 1.5 cups water into pan, bring to a boil. let it boil until the water 

is absorbed and then quinoa is lightly toasted. {4-5 minutes} 

pour in chicken broth...return to a boil for 1 minute, then simmer on low until broth is absorbed {about 15 minutes..be patient!} stir quinoa while it absorbs the broth. 

pour black beans, spinach, tomates, feta, and any other additions into a bowl and mix. when quinoa is finished and cooled, pour into bowl and mix everything. 

can serve warm or chilled!

xo