Quinoa Black Bean Burrito Bowls

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 45 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 cups water
• 1 cup quinoa
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 14 ounces black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 pinch cayenne
• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice, divided (from 1-2 limes)
• 2 tomatoes, diced
• 1/2 avocado, pitted and diced
• 1/4 cup salsa

Recipe

• 1 rinse the quinoa thoroughly in a mesh strainer or sieve, drain.
• 2 heat water in a sauce pan and bring to a boil. add quinoa, stir, and return to a boil. lower heat, cover, and simmer about 15-20 minutes. remove from heat and allow to steam for 10-15 minutes.
• 3 meanwhile, heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium high heat. add onions and cook until softened. add garlic and cook 1 minute. add balck beans, half of cilantro, chili powder, cayenne, and 2 tablespoons lime juice. reduce heat to low.
• 4 when the quinoa is fully cooked, remove from heat and fluff with a fork. stir in remaining cilantro and remaining lime juice. to assemble bowls, divide quinoa between three bowls. top with black beans, tomatoes, avocado, and salsa. serve warm.