Super Easy Southwest Quinoa

This is one of my favorite dishes, party because it's so easy to make. It also has very few ingredients, and can be easily adapted to whatever you have on hand. I found the recipe in Vegetarian Times a year or two ago.

1-1/4 c. quinoa, rinsed
1 15-oz. can of black beans, drained and rinsed
1 c. frozen corn
1/2 cup salsa
1 t. chili powder
1/4 c. cilantro, chopped (optional)
2 T. olive oil

Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a saucepan. Stir in quinoa, cover, reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Add beans, corn, salsa and chili powder, and cook a few more minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in cilantro and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Top with hot sauce, if desired.

* This is a delicious sauce we picked up at the supermercado at Midtown Global Market.