Taco Quinoa

• 1 cup uncooked white quinoa
• 3 bell pepper (yellow, red, and orange), cut into small pieces
• 1 red onion, cut into small pieces
• 1 can black beans
• 1 cup fiesta blend shredded cheese
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 1/2 packets taco seasoning
• 1 3/4 cups water (1 1/2 cups and 1/4 cup separated)
• 2 dashes salt

1. Put quinoa in a fine mesh strainer and rinse under cold water. Put rinsed quinoa into a saucepan and add 1 1/2 cups water. Put over high heat and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook 15 minutes. Once finished cooking, keep covered and set to the side.
2. While quinoa is cooking, heat olive oil in a pan and add the peppers and onions. Saute for about 5 minutes. Once sauted, take first packet of taco seasoning and add the remaining 1/4 cup of water to it. Mix and add to the veggies. Cook for 2 more minutes.
3. Drizzle olive oil in the cooked quinoa and add salt and other half of the taco seasoning. Fluff with a fork and add to veggies. Stir to combine.
4. Heat black beans in a microwave-safe bowl for about 1 1/2 minutes. Add heated beans and cheese to quinoa mixture and mix until melted. Serve hot.

white quinoa, bell pepper, red onion, black beans, fiesta blend, olive oil, packets taco, water, salt

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/taco-quinoa-598c8a91c7895b256c18bc80 (may not work)