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Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 2 hours
Servings: 6
Ingredients:
¾ cup uncooked quinoa or orzo, rinsed
1 (14 oz) canned black beans, rinsed then drained
1½ cups water
1 bay leaf
¾ cup salsa
1 tsp cumin
½ tsp garlic
1 tsp salt
Pepper and salt
Avocado slices
Lime juice
Directions:
1. In a 3 qt. slow cooker, combine the beans, salsa, quinoa, water, cumin, garlic, bay leaf and salt.
2. Cover the slow cooker then cook on high setting for about 2 hours.
3. Remove the lid then use a fork to fluff the quinoa. Next, take out the bay leaf.
4. Add the fresh lime juice to taste then season with pepper and salt to taste.
5. Garnish with sliced avocado then serve.
