Red Beans and Quinoa
Ingredients
- 1 package NEAR EAST® Rasted Red Pepper & Basil Quinoa Blend
- 3/4 cup small red beans, canned with sauce
- 1/2 cup yellow 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 Steps
- 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.
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