Tomato Quinoa

1 15 oz can diced tomatoes
1 small onion, chopped
1 cup quinoa
garlic powder
basil
oregano
black pepper
salt
1 ½ cups water

• "saute" tomatoes and onions for 5- 10 minutes on medium heat
• add quinoa and water
• bring to a boil and then simmer on low heat for 20 min
• leave covered for 5 minutes after flame is turned off
• add spices, and mix well

Quinoa and Black Beans

¾ cups quinoa
1 ½ cups vegetable broth or water
1 small onion, chopped
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp cumin
¼ tsp cayenne pepper
1 T dried cilantro
salt, pepper
1 cup corn
2 15 oz cans black beans, rinsed and drained

• place quinoa, onions, garlic powder, cumin, and cayyene pepper in pot
• cover with broth and bring to a boil
• cover pot and simmer for 20 min
• mix in corn, beans, and cilantro
• season with salt and pepper

Baked Brown Rice

1 ½ cups short grain brown rice
2 ½ cups water
1 tsp salt (optional)

• place rice in 8x8 square pan, or the like
• bring water to a boil
• pour boiling water over rice
• cover tightly with foil 
• bake at 375, in preheated oven for 1 hour