Quinoa and Black Beans

1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
3/4 cup uncooked quinoa
1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
salt and pepper to taste
1 cup frozen corn kernels
2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the onion and garlic, and saute until lightly browned.
Mix quinoa into the saucepan and cover with vegetable broth. Season with cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes,
Stir frozen corn into the saucepan, and continue to simmer about 5 minutes until heated through. Mix in the black beans and cilantro.

"Super Oatmeal"

1 c rolled oats
1 c Rolled mixed grains
1/2 c quinoa
1/3 c amaranth
1/4 c millet

Combine all grains on a bowl. Bring 2 cups lightly salted water to a boil. Stir in 1 cup of the grain mixture. Turn off heat, cover, and let simmer for 5 minutes. When cooked, top with your choice of toppings and enjoy!
Topping sugestions: Milk, raisins, dried cranberries, fresh fruit, white or brown sugar, mini chocolate chips, coconut, chopped nuts, syrup, etc.