Ingredients

2 cans of black beans

1/2 cup fresh salsa (medium or hot- best to use fresh, chunky salsa)

1 cup quinoa

2 tsp. chili powder

6 oz. queso fresco

Preparation

  1. Prepare quinoa by placing 1 cup of quinoa in 2 cups of water + add 2 tsp. chili powder. Bring to a boil then cover and reduce to simmer for 10-15 minutes. When quinoa is ready, fluff with a fork.
  2. While quinoa is cooking, empty 2 cans of beans into saucepan (drain some of the liquid off but not all). Next, add 1/2 cup fresh salsa. Over medium-high heat, cook the beans and salsa until they come to a boil, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to simmer and allow to cook until beans thicken- about 5 minutes.
  3. To serve, place about 1/2 cup of quinoa on each plate and top with a few spoonfuls of beans. Add 2 slices of queso fresco to each dish.
  4. It is best to serve this dish warm, but it is great for leftovers and lunchbags, so you can also put the dish together and reheat!