Mexican Quinoa

Quinoa can be intimidating if you have never cooked with it before.  At least that's how I felt!  But this recipe is SO easy you will be a quinoa cooking pro in no time.  Also, the blend of Mexican ingredients and spices really makes for a flavorful, satisfying dish.

Servings: 4
Serving Size: 1/4 the pan + 1/4 avocado
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Points Plus: 10pp
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
  
Ingredients:
1 Tbsp. olive oil
2 tsp. minced garlic
1 jalapeno, diced
1 cup quinoa
1 cup chicken/vegetable broth
1 15 oz. can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 14.5 oz. can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
1 cup frozen corn
1 tsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. cumin
Salt & pepper to taste
Lime juice (1 lime)
2 Tbsp. fresh cilantro, chopped
1 avocado, diced

Directions:

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and saute the garlic and jalapeno for 1-2 minutes.  Add in the quinoa, broth, black beans, diced tomatoes, corn, chili powder, cumin and salt & pepper.  Stir until everything is well combined.  Turn the burner to high heat and bring to a boil.  Once boiling, reduce the heat to simmer and cover.  Simmer for 20 minutes or until the qunioa is fully cooked.  Stir in the lime juice and fresh cilantro.  Serve in bowls and place the diced avocado on top.

Tip:
Add a little sprinkle of salt to the top of the avocado pieces to really get the flavor to pop!

XOXO Megan

Adapted from Damn Delicious