Southwest Quinoa

This a great and delicious option for a vegetarian meal or a side dish. It's hardy and delicious. Best of all it's super easy to prepare and still tastes wonderful the next day!  

1 cup of quinoa, rinsed

1 16-19oz can of black beans

1 16-19oz can of diced tomatoes

1 cup of frozen corn

1 cup of veggie or chicken stock

2 tbsp of olive oil

1-2 jalopeno peppers, seeded and finely diced

1 pablano pepper(or green pepper),finely diced

2 garlic cloves, minced

2 tsp of chili powder

1 tsp of cumin 

1 tsp of smoked paprika 

salt and pepper to taste

cilantro for garnish 

lime juice

Creamy avocado sauce (optional)

Heat a  large, heavy bottom saute or frying pan over medium-high heat. 

Add the oil and saute the garlic, jalapenos and pablano pepper for 1-2 min until fragrant. 

Add in all the dried spices and fry for a minute, so that they release the oils.

Toss in the rest of the rest of the ingredients, bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, cover and cook for 20-25 minutes.

 

 Serve with fresh squeezed lime juice and cilantro or,

...this delicious and healthy creamy avocado sauce.