5 Ingredient Mexican Quinoa

If you are looking for a delicious side dish that is packed with unbelievable flavor and protein, check out this 5 Ingredient Mexican Quinoa recipe. Loaded with peppers, tomatoes, corn, beans and cilantro, you may be tempted to make this "side dish" your main course! Recipe from Chef Billy Parisi.

Servings

5 servings

Prep time

5 minutes

Cook time

12 minutes

Passive time

n/a

Ingredients

2 cups Organic Quinoa Grain uncooked
1/2 cup seeded, small-diced Red Bell Pepper
2 cups Black Bean and Corn Salsa
1 Tbsp chopped fresh Cilantro plus more for garnish
Salt and Pepper to taste
sliced Avocado optional

Instructions

Bring 3 cups water to a boil in a medium-sized pot and then add in the quinoa. Add a lid to the pan and simmer over low heat for 12-15 minutes, or until tender.
Remove the pan from the heat and mix in the bell pepper, salsa, cilantro and salt and pepper until combined.
Garnish with sliced avocado if desired and more chopped fresh cilantro.