Quinoa Peas

Ingredients

• 1 -½ cups quinoa (washed)

• 1 - cup pre-cooked red beans (kidney beans)

• 1 - ½ cups water

• 1 - cup coconut milk

• 2 - tbsp olive oil

• ½ small onion, diced

• 4-5 - cloves garlic, minced

• 2 - pimentos, chopped

• 1 - tsp allspice berries (or ½ tsp ground allspice)

• 1 - sprig thyme

• ½ tsp black pepper

• Hot pepper, to taste

• Salt, to taste

Instructions

1. In a medium-sized saucepan over high heat, add the olive oil.

2. Toss in the diced onion, chopped pimento, minced garlic, and allspice berries. Sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant and the onions are translucent.

3. Add the pre-cooked red beans, coconut milk, water, and washed quinoa to the saucepan. Season with salt and black pepper.

4. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then lower the heat to med-high. Allow to cook for 12-15 minutes, or until all the liquid has absorbed.

5. Once the liquid has cooked down, turn off the heat and let the quinoa sit for 10-15 minutes.

6. Fluff the quinoa with a fork and serve hot with your desired toppings.