===== One Pan Mexican Quinoa =====
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[[Vegetarian]]\\ 
Prep Time: 5 minutes\\ 
Cook Time: 35 minutes\\ 
Serves: 4\\ 

Ingredients:
  * 1/2 small red onion, diced
  * 3 cloves garlic, minced
  * 2 bell peppers, diced
  * 1 1/2 cups quinoa (uncooked)
  * 2 cups vegetable broth
  * 3 cups canned diced tomatoes
  * 1 15 oz can black beans
  * 2 cups frozen corn
  * 1 tbsp paprika
  * 1/2 tbsp cumin
  * 1 lime, juiced
  * 2 green onions
  * 1 cup fresh parsley
  * salt
  * black pepper
  * red pepper flakes
  * 1 avocado

Steps:
  - Wash and cut the bell peppers. Peel and dice the onion. Peel and mince the garlic cloves.
  - Heat some oil in a large pot and saute the onion for 5 minutes or until it becomes translucent.
  - Add garlic and bell pepper and cook for another 2 minutes on high heat.
  - Add the rest of the ingredients except for the lime juice, green onions, and parsley.
  - Cover with a lid and simmer for 30-35 minutes until the quinoa is cooked. As the temperature varies a bit, make sure to check once in a while that your quinoa is not burning or sticking to the bottom of the pan by stirring occasionally. 
  - Stir in the lime juice, green onions, parsley, and season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flake to taste. Serve with avocado on top.

{{tag>vegetarian easy}}