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Spicy Chipotle Quinoa

Ingredients

  • 2 tsp avocado oil or olive oil
  • 1-2 jalapeño peppers seeded, and minced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 15 oz diced fire roasted tomatoes, with liquid
  • 1.5 cups quinoa dry
  • 1/2 tsp chipotle chili pepper powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 15 oz black beans, rinsed if canned
  • 1 cup frozen organic corn kernels
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1/4 cup shredded colby jack cheese optional

Instructions

  • In a large skillet, heat oil on medium.
  • Add jalapeño and garlic, sauté for about a minute.
  • Then, add broth, tomatoes, uncooked quinoa, chipotle powder, paprika, onion powder, & cumin. Stir to combine, cover and bring to low simmer. Simmer for 15 minutes, on low, occasionally stirring, until quinoa is cooked.
  • You can add a splash more broth if necessary during quinoa cooking time. Then, add in black beans and corn. Stir to heat through. Top with cheese and cover until the cheese is melted.
  • Garnish with fresh cilantro, and sliced jalapeño peppers.