Description
Flavorful quinoa with salsa, black beans and sliced avocado. An easy meatless meal or an amazing side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (14 oz) can of black beans, rinsed and drained
- 3/4 cup uncooked and rinsed quinoa or orzo
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 3/4 cup salsa
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp garlic
- Salt and pepper
- Lime juice
- Avocado slices
Instructions
- Add beans, quinoa (or orzo), water, salsa, bay leaf, cumin, salt and garlic to the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on HIGH for about 2 hours.
- Remove lid and fluff quinoa with a fork. Remove the bay leaf.
- Add in fresh lime juice to taste and salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve topped with sliced avocado.
Notes
Ideal slow cooker size: 3 quart If you’d like to see a video of this recipe click here.
- Method: Slow Cooker