Red Beans And Quinoa

By GrandmaFred

Ingredients

• 1 package NEAR EAST® Roasted Red Pepper & Basil Quinoa Blend
• 3/4 cup canned red beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/2 cup onion, small dice
• 1/4 cup celery, small dice
• 1/4 cup green pepper, small dice
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 1/4 cups water
• 1 teaspoon thyme, fresh picked
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 1/2 tablespoons Cajun-style seasoning
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons scallions, sliced thinly
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Preparation

Step 1

Sautee onions in olive oil in a skillet or sauté pan.

Add celery and peppers and sweat until half way cooked.

Add tomato paste and cook until brownish red.

Add 1 3/4 cup of water and the contents of the quinoa blend.

Bring to a simmer, add Cajun-style seasoning, garlic, thyme and bay leaves.

Cooked on medium heat for 10 minutes, add red beans and 1/2 cup water.

Cook 8 more minutes, finish with scallions and salt to taste.