Quinoa and Black Beans! #YUM

Quinoa is gluten-free, high in protein and one of the few plant foods that contain sufficient amounts of all nine essential amino acids. It is also high in fiber, magnesium, B vitamins, iron, potassium, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin E and various beneficial antioxidants.

Tip: You can also stuff this salad into a pepper and serve cool OR top this over a chopped spinach and romaine and make a salad bowl.

Quinoa and Black Bean Salad Ingredients:

• ¾ Cup Quinoa

• 1 ¼ Cups of water

• Pinch of sea salt

• 2 cups cooked black beans

• ½ cup chopped red pepper

• 4 tablespoons of sunflower seeds

• 4 tablespoons of pumpkin seeds

• 1/2 chopped avocado

Boil 1 ¼ water and then add Quinoa and salt. Cover and reduce heat until all water is removed. Place all ingredients into mixing bowl. Let Quinoa cool. Then add Quinoa.