Mediterranean Quinoa

This is by far one of my favorite dishes to make and have for lunch all week. Best part is you can make it (simple version) and add different proteins or fresh veggies to it everyday to change it up.

What you need:
2 cups quinoa- cooked
1 can red beans (rinsed)
1 large cucumber (sliced and cut in half)
1 can artichoke hearts (quartered and rinsed)
1/2 cup cherry tomato's (cut in half)
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup coconut oil
Salt, pepper, cumin, paprika, Ms Dash onion and garlic seasoning, Italian seasoning- To taste


Instructions: Easy Peasy

Cook quinoa as directed- set aside to cool

In a small bowl mix vinegar, oil and seasoning. (For the seasonings these don't have to be exact measurements, I always do it to taste and add different kinds to try them out. Or pretty much anything I can find in my cupboard.) Note: I love vinegar so I usually add a little extra but start with the 1/2 cup and if needed add a little extra.

Now put them all together and enjoy!

To Mix it up:
I add chic or white fish to it right before I eat.
My husband loves bell peppers so I add those on the fly too.
Try changing out the red beans for black beans and adding corn instead of artichokes. BAM! Southwest Quinoa