Organic Small Red Beans

Featured Recipe:

CJ’S RED BEAN AND QUINOA

Ingredients: 1/2 c. quinoa, well-rinsed  •  1 c. water  •  1/4 t. turmeric  •  1 pouch Fig Food Small Red Beans, un-drained  •  1 t. garlic, minced  •  1/2 yellow onion, diced  •  2 T. extra virgin olive oil  •  1/2 t. ground cumin  •  1/8 t. cayenne (or to taste)  •  1/4 t. sea salt  •  black pepper to taste

Instructions: Prepare the quinoa as directed, adding the turmeric to the water. Warm the water over a medium heat, and saute the green pepper and the onion until soft. Add the garlic and saute for 30 seconds. Add the beans, cayenne, and salt and simmer for 5 minutes (or until broth thickens). Mix in the cooked quinoa, remove from the heat, and let stand for 5 minutes. Add pepper to taste and enjoy.