Quinoa and Black Beans

2 Tbs Olive Oil
1 chopped onion
6 cloves of minced garlic
1 Red pepper
1 bag of fresh spinach or any green like kale
1/2 cup white wine
1 1/2 cup quinoa
3 cups chicken or vegetable broth
2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
dash of sea salt
dash of black pepper
dash of white pepper
juice of 1 lemon
2 cups frozen corn
1 can of chickpeas, drained
1 can of black beans, drained
handful of chopped Italian parsley

1. Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the onion and garlic saute for a minute and then add red pepper and greens. Once onions are browned add the white wine and cook until liquid is evaporated.
   
2. Mix quinoa into the saucepan and cover with chicken/vegetable broth. Add the lemon juice. 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, chickpeas and parsley.

To my delight my whole family absolutely loved this meal. It is high in protein without using meat and feel free to change up the veggies. LOVE this recipe!!