Confetti Quinoa

Confetti Quinoa

Ingredients

• 2 Tbs. lime-infused olive oil (or 2 Tbs. olive oil + juice of 1 lime)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup quinoa
• 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup chopped orange or yellow peppers
• 1 cup vegetable broth
• 1 1/2 cups grape tomatoes, sliced in half
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1 avocado, halved, seeded, peeled and diced
• 2 Tbs. chopped fresh cilantro leaves
• 1 cup crumbled queso blanco cheese

Instructions

1. Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 1 to 2 minutes. Add quinoa and stir until lightly toasted, about 5 minutes. Add the black beans and peppers, stirring until peppers are soft. 
2. Pour vegetable broth into the pan and bring to a boil, then reduce heat and add tomatoes, season with lime juice (if using), cumin, salt and pepper to taste. Cover and simmer until quinoa is cooked through, about 20 minutes. Stir in avocado, cilantro, and cheese. 

Prep time: 15 minutes. Cook time: About 30 minutes. Serves four to five.