This recipe is from the Transform in 21 & Beyond (TNT) program at New Genesis Center.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 jalapeno, minced
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 cup vegetable broth, reduced or no sodium
- 1 can black beans, reduced or no sodium, drained and rinsed
- 1 can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 1 cup organic yellow bell pepper, diced
- 1 tsp. chili powder
- ½ tsp. cumin
- Fresh ground black pepper to taste
- 1 avocado, halved, peeled, seeded, and diced
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 tbsp. fresh cilantro leaves
Directions
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add garlic and jalapeno and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in quinoa, broth, black beans, tomatoes, peppers, chili powder, and cumin. Season with pepper to taste. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to simmer and cook until quinoa is done (approx. 20 minutes). Stir in avocado, lime juice, and cilantro. Serve immediately.
(Adapted from DamnDelicious.net)
