Quinoa & Beans!

This is a super simple, amazingly delicious and healthy vegetarian meal that is high in protein! It is very inexpensive to make too! I buy the organic ingredients from Costco in bulk for an unbeatable price.

Quinoa & Beans

Ingredients:
* 1 1/2 cups organic quinoa
* 3 cups organic chicken stock
* 1 tbs extra virgin olive oil
* 1/2 tsp real salt
* 2 cups beans (your choice)
* 1 tbs garlic powder (optional)
* earth balance buttery spread (optional)
* 2 tsp parmesan cheese (optional)


Utensils:
* crockpot
* storage containers
* 1 wooden spoon
* measuring cups
* measuring spoons

Directions:
1. I like to soak my raw beans in water, rinsing 2x daily, for up to 24-48 hours. (helps with digestion).
2. Cook prepared beans in crockpot for about 4-6 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high (or until they have a soft texture). Strain and set aside in storage container (refrigerate for storing)
3. Add quinoa, olive oil, salt, chicken stock, and garlic powder to a clean crockpot. Cook on low for 2-3 hours. Stir every hour. Once chicken stock is soaked up, it is ready to serve.
4. I eat about 2/3 cup of each and add 1 tsp of earth balance and 2 tsp of parmesan to my mixture. (however you like).
5. Can be stored in tupperware in refrigerator for 3-5 days.