Black Bean and Tomato Quinoa (shared by Susan)
Link to recipe:
http://www.epicurious.com/
*Tips from Susan:
I doubled the recipe for a healthy amount for Book Club.
The instructions for cooking quinoa (in the middle of the recipe): I ignored that part. Just make the quinoa in a rice cooker. Easiest, fastest way to go. Instead of using water, I usually use chicken broth. Adds a bit more flavor. I also used a mix of red and white (regular) quinoa (because that's what I had in the cupboard!). Turns out it made a nice colorful dish.
You can add anything to quinoa - it's all good - red peppers, yellow peppers, cucumbers, etc., etc., etc. Just dump it in!
Quinoa note: Costco is your best bet. You can buy a 4lb bag for approx. $10. It will last you forever (or not!) and is much more cost effective than buying the small box at Trader Joe's or elsewhere. Can you tell I make this a lot?
