Spicy Quinoa and Black Bean Bowl

Ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 avocado, diced
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh cilantro for garnish

Steps

1. In a saucepan, combine quinoa and vegetable broth
2. Bring to a boil
3. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until quinoa is fluffy
4. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat
5. Add diced bell pepper, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper
6. Sauté for 5 minutes
7. Stir in black beans and cooked quinoa
8. Mix well and heat through, about 3 minutes
9. Remove from heat and stir in diced avocado
10. Serve in bowls, garnished with fresh cilantro