Quinoa with Garlic Bean Sauce

This is great vegetarian dish using the complete protein from the quinoa and a further protein boost from the bean sauce! Lets keep in mind it tastes amazing too!! Enjoy

Ingredients

Garlic Bean Sauce:
½ tablespoon butter
½ of an onion (diced)
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1 teaspoon cumin
¾ cup plain organic yogurt
½ can refried beans
Sea salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
½ cup green onion (sliced)

Directions

Preheat a small fry pan on medium heat. Add the butter and onions and sauté, stirring occasionally until the onions are lightly browned.
Add the garlic and cumin and sauté for 1 minute longer.
Transfer the contents from the pan to a food processor or blender and add the yogurt and refried beans.
Puree until relatively smooth. Alternatively, you could stir the ingredients together in a mixing bowl if you like the texture of the onions and garlic.
Now transfer to a mixing bowl if you were using the food processor/blender and add salt and pepper until it tastes good for you. Next add the green onions, stir and its ready to serve warm or cold.
Pour a healthy serving on top of quinoa, brown rice, lentils or another favourite whole grain/legume.

PREP 15 mins
COOK 20 mins