Black Bean and Quinoa Bowl with Peach Salsa

By Alqualonde

Ingredients

• 2 cups quinoa
• 1 recipe peach salsa
• 2 cans black beans
• 6 to 8 green onions (one bunch)
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• Kosher salt
• Fresh ground pepper

Preparation

Step 1

1 Cook the quinoa: Rinse the 2 cups quinoa and drain completely. Place quinoa in a saucepan with 3 cups water and a few pinches kosher salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to very low, cover the pot, and simmer for about 13 to 15 minutes, until the water has evaporated. Turn of the heat and let sit covered to cool for about 5 minutes. Then fluff the quinoa with a fork, and add some salt and pepper to taste.

2 While the quinoa cooks, prepare the peach salsa.

3 Prepare the beans: Drain and rinse the beans. Chop the green onions. Mix the beans and onions with 1/2 teaspoon cumin,1/2 teaspoon chili powder, about 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, and fresh ground pepper. Taste and add more seasonings if desired.

4 When the quinoa is finished, dish the quinoa into bowls, and top with the black bean mixture and peach salsa.