Red Bean & Quinoa chili

Step 1:
1 cup dried kidney beans, soaked
1 tsp. cumin
3 cups of water.

Drain soaking water off beans. Boil beans with water and cumin, Once boiling, simmer covered until cooked (50-60 minutes)

Note: you can also use 1 can of Kidney Beans. When buying a can, make sure the ingredients are simply beans, water and perhaps sea salt. Many cans of beans are filled with unnecessary high sodium broths and preservatives.

Step 2:

2 tsp, extra virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 tsp. sea salt
1 large green pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
1-2 tsp. cumin
1 tsp. dried oregano
1/8th tsp, cinnamon
1/8th tsp. cayenne
2/3rd cup quinoa, rinsed and drained
1 cup fresh/ frozen corn
1.5- 2 cups organic tomato sauce
1 cup water

Heat oil in skillet on medium heat. Add onion, garlic, pepper, salt and spices; sauté for 5-10 minutes.
Add rinsed quinoa and stir in. Add corn, tomato sauce, and water. Simmer together for 20 minutes. Add cooked beans and simmer 10 more minutes.