Easy Quinoa and Pinto Bean Skillet
Ingredients
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 can pinto beans
- 1 cup cooked and chilled quinoa
- 1 yellow squash
- 1 cup Brussels sprouts
- 1 avocado
- 1/2 red bell pepper
- 2 green onions
- 1/2 cup frozen corn
- 1/2 lime
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 red onion
Preparation
Heat non-stick skillet over medium heat with oil. Add Brussels, squash, red onion and bell pepper, season with salt, smoked paprika and garlic powder and cook for 7 minutes stirring occasionally.
Add pinto beans, quinoa and 1/4 cup water, do not stir and cover the pan and cook for 3 minutes.
Open cover, stir and then cook for an additional 2 minutes to assure that all is hot and veggies are fork tender.
Garnish with green onion, avocado and a squeeze of lime.
Notes
Prep time: 5 minutes, Cook time: 15 minutes, Serves: 2. This dish is light, colorful, and nutritious, making it a great weeknight option.
