Black Beans Quinoa

Ingredients:

Salt and pepper
Avocado slices
1 (14 oz) can of black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup of sweet corn
1 sliced tomato
1 tsp cumin
3/4 cup uncooked and rinsed quinoa or orzo
1 1/2 cups water
1 tsp salt
Lime juice
3/4 cup salsa
1 bay leaf
1/2 tsp garlic

Directions:

Add beans, quinoa, water, salsa, bay leaf, cumin, salt and garlic to the slow cooker.
Cover and cook on HIGH for about 2 hours.
Remove lid and fluff quinoa with a fork.  Remove the bay leaf.
Add in fresh lime juice to taste and salt and pepper to taste.
Serve topped with sliced avocado, chopped tomatoes and corn. 

 

Matthew Revich