Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 jalapeno (minced)
  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • 1 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 14.5 oz can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup corn kernels (frozen, canned or roasted)
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
  • 1 avocado (halved, seeded, peeled and diced)
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves

Instruction

  • 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, vegetable broth, beans, tomatoes, corn, chili powder and cumin; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat and simmer until quinoa is cooked through, about 20 minutes. Stir in avocado, lime juice and cilantro.
  • Serve immediately.