Plant based. Microwave or regular oven. Amy's Aunt Rentia, who teaches yoga, often cooks black beans, quinoa and vegetables starting from scratch soaking the beans overnight, simmering them for hours in a slow cooker, then chopping and steaming vegetables and cooking quinoa. Our family has enjoyed many a dinner at her home, marveling at how such simple food could be so tasty. We decided to create a similar dish for our customers to enjoy without all the work. Amy's Quinoa and Black Beans bowl is easy to prepare, low in fat and calories, gluten free and dairy free. You'll be delighted with the great flavor of the organic black beans, quinoa, Swiss chard and butternut squash. And if you've never tried quinoa, you'll be amazed at how satisfying this gluten free whole grain can be. So enjoy this simple, delicious dish. Family owned since 1987. After the birth of our daughter Amy in 1987, we found there was little time to prepare the quality homemade food we normally ate. Realizing there were others like ourselves, we started Amy's Kitchen to prepare delicious meals for those who care about the food they eat but are often too busy to cook. We use only the finest ingredients and prepare them with the same careful attention in our kitchen as you would in your own home. No meat, fish, shellfish, poultry, eggs or peanuts are ever used in any Amy's products.