Family Fun Day & Quinoa Salad

Good little Saturday with a nice bike ride with the hubby and kiddos. 

Lunch at one of my favorite lunch places following the bike ride. A visit from my mom and Aunt, which was nice. Then, because we are going to LaGrande to visit Bills family tomorrow, I did our grocery shopping tonight. Bill and the kids went to Spot On while I shopped. 

Tonight I made my lunches for the week and decided on Quinoa Salad, because it's delicious hot or cold and because it smells great to make.

1 t extra virgin olive oil

1 finely chopped onion

3T diced garlic

3/4c uncooked quinoa

1/2c organic vegetable broth

1t cumin

1/4t cayenne pepper

Salt & Pepper

1 can corn (I prefer Costco's organic)

2 cans black beans (I prefer Costco's organic)

10 cherry tomatoes, halved

1/2c chopped cilantro

Sauté onion in oil. Add garlic. Stop, breathe in and enjoy the smell. Add quinoa, broth, cumin, cayenne pepper, salt & pepper and bring to boil. Simmer about 10 minutes. Add corn, black beans tomatoes & cilantro. Allow to simmer until thickened. (Makes 4 servings, 279 calories per serving.)