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May 27, 2014

CrockPot Recipe for Avocado Quinoa

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A healthy and tasty slow cooker recipe for quinoa with avocado, black beans and salsa verde.  
I love this recipe because it is quick to get in the slow cooker and it’s healthy and filling.
crockpot recipe for avocado quinoa #meatlessmonday #quinoa #healthy #summerslowcookersuppers #crockpot www.365daysofcrockpot.com

One of my favorite recipes that I’ve made is this Mexican quinoa recipe.  I decided to switch it up a bit and create a new recipe out of it.  I used salsa verde and lots of avocado for some creamy yumminess.  It’s light and healthy and very quick to prepare.  I love this recipe for a hot summer day.  If I’ve said it once I’ve said it a million times–using your slow cooker in the summer is the best!  It doesn’t heat up your kitchen and you can prepare the food earlier in the day and enjoy the afternoon at the pool.  Go here for my other slow cooker summer recipe ideas.

crockpot recipe for quinoa with avocado, black beans and salsa verde #summerslowcookersuppers #crockpotdinner #meatlessmonday
Avocado, Black Bean and Salsa Verde Quinoa
Makes 4 servings
Ideal slow cooker size:  3 quart*
Cooking time:  2 hours on HIGH or 4
hours on LOW

1 (14 oz) can black
beans, rinsed and drained
3/4 cup quinoa (rinsed)
1 1/2 cups water
3/4 cup salsa verde (use your favorite brand)
1 bay leaf
1 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp garlic powder
2 avocados, diced
1 roma tomato, diced
1/4 cup cilantro

1.  Combine the
black beans, quinoa, water, salsa, bay leave, cumin, salt and garlic powder in
slow cooker.
2.  Cover and cook on HIGH for 2
hours or on LOW for 4 hours.
3.  Salt and pepper to taste.
4.  Serve topped with the diced avocados, tomato and cilantro.

*For this recipe I used this Hamilton Beach 3 Quart Slow Cooker:

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7 Comments Filed Under: All Recipes, Healthy, Meatless, Summer, Slow Cooker Tagged With: 0-2 hours, 2-4 hours, 4 stars, All Posts

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  1. LauraDenenholz says

    September 2, 2015 at 1:22 am

    Wanted to add that cooking the avocado in with everything RUINED the taste, infused a horrible bitter taste to the whole dish. Will try again with topped avocado only

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    • [email protected] says

      September 8, 2015 at 6:09 pm

      Thanks Laura, I changed the recipe to reflect this!

      Reply
  2. Bethany says

    August 6, 2014 at 8:37 am

    Can you add chicken to it?

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    • [email protected] says

      August 7, 2014 at 4:42 pm

      yes! just add it on the bottom of the slow cooker and let it cook for 4 hours. It should be thawed first.

      Reply
  3. Jenny says

    June 10, 2014 at 3:25 pm

    This looks delicious! The quinoa goes in uncooked, right? I hope so since mine is currently in the crock pot!

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    • [email protected] says

      June 13, 2014 at 10:12 pm

      yes uncooked!

      Reply
  4. Kelly Miller says

    May 27, 2014 at 3:30 pm

    I really love the combination of the avocado and quinoa in this. Totally giving it a try!

    Reply

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