QUINOA AND BLACK BEANS WITH SPINACH ENJOY DAN:

         QUINOA AND BLACK BEAN PILAF WITH SPINACH by CHEF DAN:

Serves 4

INGREDIENTS:

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 red bell pepper, cut into 1/2-pieces

1-shallot, finely sliced

2 garlic cloves, minced

2 tablespoon tomato paste

1/2-teaspoon EACH green chili powder, cumin and dried oregano

2 tablespoons Meyers lemon juice

Sea salt

1 cup quinoa

2-cups water

1 (15 Oz) can black beans drained and rinsed

3 cups fresh spinach

1/4-cup feta cheese

1-1/4-toasted pin nuts

DIRECTIONS:

1.   In skillet over medium-high heat add oil when sizzling.

2.   Add bell pepper, and shallot, sauté for 4 minutes.

3.   Add garlic, tomatoe paste, green chili powder, cumin, dried oregano, lemon juice and 1/2-teaspoon salt.

4.   Stirring often until tomato paste turn bright red, about 2 minutes.

5.   Stir in the quinoa, and then add 2 cups of water and beans.

6.   Bring to a simmer and cook stirring often, until most of the water is absorbed, about 15 minutes.

7.   Add more water if necessary.

8.   Remove skillet from the heat and stir in the spinach until just wilted.

9.   Season with salt and pepper and add feta cheese and toasted pin nuts.

ENJOY DAN:                                            BON-APPETITE!!