Caribbean Quinoa and bean Bowl

Step 1

Wash Quinoa and drain water from it.

Step 2

Heat a sauce pan with oil. Then add onions, garlic, paprika, thyme, bay leaves and hot pepper, sauté for about a minute.

Step 3

Stir in quinoa to the pan , continue stirring for about a minute or 2,

Step 4

Next add beans , coconut milk, salt, bouillon pepper (if using any )with water .

Step 5

Bring to a boil reduce heat, and simmer until quinoa is cooked, about 20 minutes or more.

Step 6

Adjust for salt and pepper. Discard bay leaves Serve warm