FOODIE CALL

I'm very lucky to be in a family filled with some great cooks, and one of the best is my cousin Christine.

Earlier this week, I had posted a request on my Facebook page about I was looking for some recipes for Quinoa. Several were sent, and the first to be made, pictured above, is from Christine.

Oh man, it was so good but next time, I promise to remember the garlic and shallots.

For those interested, here's the recipe.

Thanks again, Christine.

1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 avocado
1 shallot, chopped
3 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
3/4 cup uncooked quinoa
1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (Or chile flakes)
salt and pepper to taste
1 cup frozen corn kernels
1 lime or lemon
2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
1/2cup chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

1. Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the onion and garlic, and saute until lightly browned.

2. Mix quinoa into the saucepan and cover with vegetable broth. Season with cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes,

3. Stir frozen corn into the saucepan, and continue to simmer about 5 minutes until heated through. Mix in the black beans and cilantro