Quinoa Cuisine

I've been writing about the Healthy benefits of Quinoa since I started Gratitude Gourmet back in 2008.
Quinoa is rich in protein, calcium, iron, fiber, potassium, B vitamins, and vitamin E. One cup of cooked quinoa has 222 calories, 4 grams of fat, 8 grams of protein, and 5 grams of fiber. Quinoa Cuisine contains 150 recipes that use nutritious quinoa in creative ways.

Here's a great recipe from the book for you to enjoy: 
Black Bean, Corn, and Quinoa Salad with Lime Dressing

Ingredients
* 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
* 2 cups water
* 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
* 1 cup yellow corn, fresh or frozen and thawed
* 1 green onion, white and green parts, sliced 
* 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
* 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
* 1/2 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard
* pinch salt
* pinch black pepper
* pinch granulated sugar
* 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
* 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
 
Directions

1. Bring water and quinoa to a boil over high heat in a medium saucepan. Reduce to low, cover, and cook until all water is absorbed and quinoa is tender, about 10-12 minutes. Turn off heat and let quinoa sit for 5 minutes. Fluff with fork and let it cool.
2. In a medium bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, black beans, corn and green onion.
3. In a small bowl, whisk lime juice, cumin, mustard, salt, pepper and sugar. Slowly add olive oil, whisking continuously to emulsify.
4. Drizzle dressing over quinoa mixture. Stir to combine. Add cilantro and stir.
5. Serve at room temperature or refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours and serve chilled.

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