Miranda's Chopsticks |

3 c water, divided

2 t ground cumin, divided

2 T evoo

1 medium onion

2 t sea salt, divided

2 cloved garlic, minced

1 large green pepper, chopped

1 t dried oregano

¼ t ground cinnamon

1/8 t cayenne

2/3 c quinoa, rinsed and drained in warm water

1 c fresh/frozen corn

1 to 2 c tomato sauce

grated cheese and sour cream

Place beans in a large pot with 2 c water and 1 t cumin; bring to a boil. Simmer over low heat, covered until tender (50-60 minutes).

Heat oil in a 4 qt pot on medium. Add onion, 1 ts salt, garlic, green pepper, and remaining cumin, and rest of spices and then saute for 5-10 minutes. Add quinoa and stir in, Add corn, tomato sauce and remaining 1 c water to the onion/quinoa. Simmer for 20 minutes. Add cooked beans and second t of salt; simmer another 10 minutes. Top with grated cheese and sour cream if you want.