Mexican Quinoa

A new twist on Quinoa!  With a little spice 

We tried this recipe out tonight with some pork tenderloin it was delicious!  Would definitely make this again, was so tasty, especially with avocado! 

Here's what you'll need:

• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 Tbsp minced garlic
• 1/4 cup salsa
• 1 cup quinoa
• 1 cup vegetable broth
• 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved, or 1 can diced tomatoes
• 1 tsp chilli powder
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 avocado, halved, seeded, peeled and diced.

How to make:

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.  Add garlic and cook stirring frequently until fragrant, about 1 minute
2. Stir in salsa, quinoa, broth, beans, tomatoes, chili powder and 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 and a squeeze of lime juice if desired.  
3. Serve immediately.