Sassy Beans & Quinoa

Ingredients:

2 cups dry quinoa

2 15oz cans black beans

2 carrot stalks, chopped

1 pablano pepper, chopped

1/2 large onion, chopped

olive oil

1/2 cup salsa

1/2 cup cilantro

2 tsp hot sauce

4 T white wine vinegar

Pepper

Sautee the onions, pablano pepper and carrots in olive oil. Meanwhile, cook quinoa according to directions. I used a 2.5 cup water/1 cup quinoa ratio and added some salt and pepper to the water. I brought it to a boil and then reduced it to a simmer, uncovered, until the water was evaporated. Mix up 1-2 T olive oil, hot sauce, cilantro, pepper, salsa, and vinegar. Stir beans, quinoa, cooked vegetables and sauce together in a large bowl and enjoy.