Slow Cooker Mexican Quinoa and Black Beans (vegan slow cooker recipe)

By CarolineNGa

Makes 6 servings
Ideal slow cooker size: 3 quart
Cooking time: 2 hours

Ingredients

• 1 or 2 (14 oz) cans of black beans, rinsed and drained
• 3/4 cup uncooked quinoa
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 3/4 cup salsa
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp garlic
• Salt and pepper
• Lime juice
• Avocado slices

Preparation

Step 1

1. Add beans, quinoa, water, salsa, bay leaf, cumin, salt and garlic to the slow cooker.
2. Cover and cook on HIGH for about 2 hours.
3. Remove lid and fluff quinoa with a fork. Remove the bay leaf.
4. Add in fresh lime juice to taste and salt and pepper to taste.
5. Serve topped with sliced avocado.