ONE PAN MEXICAN QUINOA

INGREDIENTS

quinoa
black beans
frozen corn
1 red onion
garlic
2 bell peppers
paprika powder
cumin
fresh lime juice
chopped parsley
vegetable broth
canned diced tomatoes
salt and pepper
red pepper flakes (optional)

RECIPE PREPARATION

Heat some oil in a large pot or pan and sauté the onion for 2-3 minutes or until it becomes translucent. Then add the garlic and the bell pepper and cook for another 2 minutes.

Add the rest of the ingredients except for the lime juice, the green onions, and the parsley.

Cover with a lid and cook for 20 minutes on medium heat. Stir once in a while to make sure your Mexican quinoa is not burning or sticking to the bottom of the pan.

Then stir in the lime juice, the green onions, the parsley and season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Serve with avocado on top.

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