El Fresco Quinoa Bowl

• 1 cup water
• 1 cup vegetable broth
• 1 cup carrots grated
• 2 cups zucchini diced
• 2 cups broccoli chopped, chopped small
• 1 cup black beans rinsed and drained
• 1/3 cup cilantro rough chopped, more or less depending on preference
• salsa I prefer a medium/spicy salsa
• avocado
• sea salt

1. Combine the 1 cup quinoa with 2 cups of liquid in a medium pot.
2. Bring to a boil.
3. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 15 minutes.
4. Remove from heat and allow to stand for 5 more minutes (still covered).nluff and set aside.
5. While the quinoa is cooking, add olive oil to a large pan over medium heat.
6. Add the carrots, zucchini, broccoli, and a few dashes of sea salt and pepper.naute for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are about half way tender
7. Add in the black beans and 1/4 cup of the chopped cilantro (leave the rest for garnish), and mix through.
8. Saute until the vegetables are tender and the black beans are warmed.nently stir in the quinoa.
9. Spoon into bowls, and top with a dollop of salsa, fresh cilantro, and a slice of avocado.

water, vegetable broth, carrots, zucchini, broccoli, black beans, cilantro rough, salsa i, avocado, salt

Taken from www.yummly.com/recipe/El-Fresco-Quinoa-Bowl-1460881 (may not work)