Oh, my! Delicious, easy, quick, healthy dinner

[AlmiraGulch]

I've seen threads about quinoa before but haven't seen anyone prepare it like this.

 

I happen to love it and found this recipe and made it for dinner tonight. It was a universal hit (except my Aspie 15 year old who eats nothing, but that's another story).

 

My modifications:

 

1. I'd use less (or maybe even no) cayenne. I love spicy foods but my little one doesn't. Even with only 1/4 tsp, it definitely had too much of a kick for her.

 

2. I only used one can of beans because that's all I had. I'm glad, because two would have been too much, I think.

 

3. I used canned corn instead of frozen because that's all I had. Turned out great.

 

4. I used chicken broth instead of veggie, partly because that's what I had on hand and partly because we like quinoa prepared with chicken broth.

 

I'm not sure I've ever posted a recipe here before, but this was post-worthy. I'll be making it regularly, and next time I may add some leftover shredded chicken.

[KristinaBreece]

My family would LOVE that. Thanks!!

[GingerPoppy]

Thanks! I'm excited to try it. Always great to have a yummy quinoa recipe.

[DawnM]

Thanks. I would like this and maybe one of my kids.

 

My husband MIGHT like it if I use something besides black beans. He hates beans....don't get me started!

[LaxMom]

Ooh, yum! thanks for the new item in the rotation!

[AlmiraGulch]

It really was delicious. I can't wait to have some leftover cold for lunch tomorrow!

[Blueridge]

Thanks!

[whitestavern]

Thank you! I've never made quinoa, but I've got some sitting in my pantry so I'm definitely going to try this recipe. Looks great!!

[LibraryLover]

Yes! Quiona. It cooks in seconds, does everything, goes anywhere, and looks all pretty & curly-q at the same time. :)

 

Quiona. Yes, I think I'll have some.

 

I wish I could do a commercial. lol

Edited September 30, 2011 by LibraryLover

[KatieJ]

Thanks for posting that recipe. I have seen it before but haven't made it. It is now on my menu for next week.

[Mona100]

I have this in my Allrecipes recipe box but haven't tried it yet, even though I have the quinoa in my pantry. I am glad you liked it. I need to fix it next week.

[Classical Country Mama]

I always make a quinoa pilaf, partly because it's fabulous and partly because that means nobody else will touch it/I get it all to myself. So while I love the sound of the quinoa & black beans dish, I'm a little worried--what if my family likes it????

 

Guess I'll try it for tomorrow's lunch anyway. I'll be sure to report!

 

Thanks for the recipe.