Recipe Name One Skillet Mexican Quinoa Submitted by Patti Simmons Recipe Description Quick and easy one pot meal Quantity 0 Quantity Unit Prep Time (minutes) 15 Cook Time (minutes) 25 Ready In (minutes) 40

Ingredients Amount Measure Ingredient 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 pepper jalapeno pepper chopped 2 cloves garlic minced 2 cups Black Beans, 15 oz. can 14 1/2 ounces diced tomatoes (14.5 oz can) 1 cup corn, canned 1 cup quinoa, uncooked 1 cup chicken broth or stock or water, reduced sodium 1 tablespoon red peppers (hot), crushed 1 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon Spices, ground cumin 1 dash salt, to taste 1 dash pepper, to taste 1 whole avocado, cut into small cubes 1 fruit (2\" dia) lime, juiced 2 tablespoons cilantro, fresh, chopped Steps Sequence Step 1 Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Saute jalapeno and garlic, about 1 minute. Stir tomatoes, black beans, corn, quinoa and chicken broth into skillet. season with red pepper flakes chili powder, cumin, salt and black pepper. Bring to boil, cover skillet, reduce heat to low and simmer until quinoa is tender and liquid is mostly absorbed, about 20 minutes. Stir in avocado, lime juice and cilantro into quinoa mixture and serve. Note: I use Fire-roasted tomatoes for added flavor...