Quinoa is one of the earliest and most primitive grains on Earth. It contains a comprehensive variety of nutrition, and has even been used as meal replacements for astronauts in space. Originally from South America, quinoa is a supergrain with super flavor.

INGREDIENTS

• 2 cups of quinoa, cooked
• 1/3 cup of black beans, cooked
• 1/2 cup of blanched corn, cooked
• 1/4 cup of red peppers, small dice (optional: additional 1/2 cup of diced green peppers)
• 1/4 cup of onions, finely diced
• 3 Tbsp of extra virgin olive oil
• A pinch of salt
• 1 head romaine lettuce

DIRECTIONS

Step 1

Cook the quinoa per directions on package. *Flavor tip: Before simmering, saute quinoa in a pan with a dash of olive oil until slightly toasted, about five minutes.

Step 2

Prepare the beans, corn, peppers, and onions and set aside.

Step 3

Add olive oil to medium size frying pan on medium heat. Add onions, corn, red peppers, and a pinch of salt and saute for one minute.

Step 4

Pour cooked black beans and quinoa into pan, stir.

Step 5

Transfer mix onto cold lettuce wraps, serve.