Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step‑by‑Step Instructions
- Finely chop the onion, red pepper, and fresh tomato. Mince the garlic cloves.
- In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat and sauté the onion and red pepper for 3–4 minutes until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Combine the chopped tomato, cumin, coriander, smoked paprika, and a sprinkle of salt. Stir for about 2 minutes. Rinse quinoa and add it to the skillet with corn and black beans.
- Pour in 2 cups of water or vegetable stock. Bring to a gentle boil, reduce heat, cover, and let simmer for about 15 minutes until quinoa is fluffy.
- After 15 minutes, turn off the heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes. Fluff the quinoa with a fork.
- Serve warm, garnished with avocado slices, fresh cilantro, and a drizzle of lime juice.
Nutrition
Notes
Rinse quinoa under cold water before cooking to remove saponins which can cause bitterness.