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Guajillo Peppers Quinoa with Black Beans


This recipe uses a pressure cooker but you could make it on a pot as well. All the goodness of Quinoa and Black beans in one pot - healthy and delicious. Yum! Watch your portions though!

Ingredients:
1 cup quinoa
1 can black beans
1 small onion, cut in small squares
1 tbsp tomato paste
Spices: 1/4 tsp of red chilli powder, turmeric powder, cumin and coriander powder

Method:
1. Heat oil in a pressure cooker
2. Add onions and roast till translucent
3. Break Guajillo peppers (dried) and roast a bit
4. Add tomato paste and mix well
5. Add the black beans
6. Add a little chilli powder, turmeric powder, cumin and coriander powder, salt and stir
6. Add quinoa and 2 cups of water
7. Let cook for about 3 whistles (all cookers will vary)

Do not open the cooker right away. Let stay for about 10 to 15 minutes and then open the lid.

Enjoy!