Wednesday, 7 March 2012

Recipe: Quinoa Side Dish!


I have been taking a class at my church (CLA) at Women by Design called "Every Women's Life" We have been learning so many new, easy, yummy recipes. The Women teaching the class is an amazing cook and has so much knowledge. :) Today was our last day of the class *tear* but I have totally taken away a lot of new things to try, tips on cooking etc. She recomended today to check out a GREAT website called "Mennonite Girls can Cook", they have a book too, you should totally check it out! :)

Anyways, while I was on there site today. I found this AMAZING recipe with Quinoa (one of my favorite dishes now, its so good) this would be so good for Winter or Summer served with tacos you can serve it warm in the Winter and cold as a salad in the Summer, So great!

Here is the Recipe:

Ingredients:
  • 3-4 cups cooked quinoa, according to package directions
  • 1 cup canned corn
  • 1 can black beans, rinsed well
  • 1/2 red pepper, diced
  • 8 oz sour cream
  • 1/2 cup chunky salsa
  • 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3-4 grinds fresh pepper
  • cilantro, parsley or green onions for garnish
Method:
  1. Cook quinoa according to package directions. Allow to cool.
  2. Stir in remaining ingredients and stir to combine.
  3. Put mixture into a greased casserole and bake at 350º for 30 minutes or until heated right through.
  4. Garnish and serve.
This can be made ahead and keep in the refrigerator for 1-2 days. Heat and serve, or try it cold as a salad. Serves 4 as a meal, 6-8 as a hot side dish or cold salad.
Enjoy!! :)

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