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Ingredients
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Base
Vegetables
Spices & Seasonings
Dressing
Method
Cooking the Quinoa
- 1
Rinse Quinoa
Rinse 1 cup of quinoa under cold water to remove any bitterness.
- 2
Combine Quinoa and Broth
In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed quinoa and 2 cups of vegetable broth. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- 3
Simmer Quinoa
Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the quinoa has absorbed all the liquid.
- 4
Fluff Quinoa
Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
Preparing the Vegetables
- 5
Prepare Black Beans
Drain and rinse the black beans. Set aside.
- 6
Mix Vegetables
In a medium bowl, combine the corn kernels, drained black beans, diced red bell pepper, diced red onion, halved cherry tomatoes, and chopped cilantro.
- 7
Prepare Avocado
Dice the avocado just before serving to prevent browning.
Seasoning the Dish
- 8
Season Vegetables
Add cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to the vegetable mixture. Stir well to combine.
- 9
Add Lime Juice
Squeeze the juice of 1 lime over the mixture and stir again.
Making the Dressing
- 10
Prepare Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, and honey until well combined.
Combining the Dish
- 11
Combine Quinoa and Vegetables
In a large bowl, combine the quinoa and the vegetable mixture. Drizzle with the dressing and toss gently to combine.
- 12
Serve with Avocado
Top with diced avocado just before serving.
