Quinoa Taco Salad

By mikinsue

Ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa
• 1 tbs olive oil
• 1 red onion
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 1/2 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp oregano
• 1 to 2 tsp chili powder
• Dash of cayenne pepper
• 2 peppers (any color), chopped
• 1 15ounce can of black beans
• 1 Can chopped tomatoes
• 2 Limes
• 6 to 8 ounces baby spinach
• 1 bunch cilantro
• 1 avocado diced

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

1. Cook quinoa according to package instruction.
2. Heat olive oil in a saute pan over medium-high heat. add onion and saute for 3 to 5 minutes, until translucent and tender.
3. Add garlic, cumin, oregano, chili powder, cayenne and peppers. Saute an additional 2 minutes.
4. Roughly cut baby spinach into strips.
5. Place spinach in bowl. Top with quinoa mixture, cilantro, and avocado.