mango salsa black beans with quinoa
directions:
(2 servings)
ingredients:
1 15-oz can of black beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup of "refrigerator"/ fresh salsa of your choice (i used chachi's mango salsa & some Mrs Renfro's Hot Habanero salsa)
1/2 cup uncooked quinoa (i used 1/4 cup red, 1/4 cup regular)
directions:
1) place your black beans in a small sauce pan. add your salsa. cook over medium-low heat for about 15 minutes.
2) meanwhile, cook your quinoa: in a small saucepan, add 1 cup water, 1/2 cup quinoa and a dash of salt. bring to a boil. lower heat & cover. simmer for 15 minutes. when all the water has been absorbed, fluff with a fork.
3) to serve: put quinoa in a bowl. top with black beans.
topping ideas: tortilla chips, avocado, cheddar cheese, sour cream, etc.
