Quinoa Black Bean Tacos

Ingredients 
1 cup uncooked quinoa

1 clove garlic, minced

Dash of salt

1/2 Tbsp chili powder

1/4 tsp cumin

1/4 tsp oregano

1/4 tsp smoked paprika

2 cups cooked (or 15 oz can) black beans

Instructions

1. Put the quinoa in a medium pot along with the garlic, salt, chili powder, cumin, oregano, smoked paprika, and 1.5 cups of water. Stir to combine. Put a lid on the pot, turn the heat on to high, and bring it up to a boil. As soon as it reaches a boil, turn the heat down to low and let simmer for 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, turn the heat off and let it sit (with the lid in place) for an additional 10 minutes.

2. Rinse the black beans well in a colander and allow the excess water to drain off.

3. When the quinoa has finished cooking, remove the lid and fluff with a fork. Add the drained black beans and stir to combine.

4. Service with your choice of tortillas and toppings (cheese, sour cream, salsa, avocado, etc)

Makes 8 servings.

Notes:

-       Quinoa could also be cooked in a pressure cooker or your favorite preparation method.

-       This freezes well, just heat up in the microwave.

-       I have used this mixture on nachos before too.