Quinoa, Shitake Mushrooms and Adzuki beans

Ingredients (use vegan versions):

• 1/2 cup sliced carrots
• 3 thinly sliced scallions
• 1/4 cup shitake mushrooms sliced ( slightly crushed oyster mushrooms work well too)
• 2 cups cooked adzuki beans, without the liquid
• 1 cup washed quinoa
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 cups veggie broth
• salt, pepper

Directions:

Saute veggies until tender. Add broth, beans and quinoa. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for c. 20 minutes, until liquid evaporates. Add salt and pepper and mix with a fork or wooden spoon. enjoy.

Preparation time: 25 minutes