1.) Delicious… like friggin’ good
2.) Easy

This fit beautifully into both!

I love cooking and trying complex dishes but on a daily basis I always lean towards fast, easy, and delicious.  I try to find healthy alternatives but hey, I’m human… who doesn’t love pizza, donuts, and ice cream every once in a while?!

Another note, I cannot take credit for this recipe.  Although I have altered it slightly I originally found it on my all time favorite food bloggers site, Damn Delicious.  If you haven’t visited her blog YOU NEED TO! It is seriously amazeballs and every single recipe I have made has been just that-damn delicious.  The site is well organized and easy to navigate.  She breaks down the recipe index into categories making finding what you’re looking for easy breezy. I suggest you bookmark or subscribe as I’m sure you will be visiting her blog frequently!

Mexican Quinoa

Ingredients:

1 or 2 cloves of garlic
1 TBSP E.V.O.O  (Extra Virgin Olive Oil)
1 jalapeno or any mild pepper if you don’t like spice
1 cup quinoa
1 cup of vegetable broth
1 can of black beans
1 can of corn
1 can of stewed tomatoes
1 TSP of chili powder
1/2 TSP cumin
Sea salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
1 avocado
1 lime (juice only)
Fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish – fun fact I hate cilantro… I went with parsley

*Optional: Ground Italian sausage- I used the spicy kind and it was great!

Instructions:

Heat olive oil, garlic, and jalapeno pepper in large skillet over medium heat.  Cook until fragrant.

Stir in quinoa, vegetable broth, beans, tomatoes, corn, chili powder and cumin; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat and simmer until quinoa is cooked through, about 20 minutes.

If you’re adding Italian sausage, fry this separately and drain the grease. Once quinoa is cooked, add the sausage and mix.

Garnish with chopped avocado, lime juice, and cilantro!

Quick, easy, and on the healthy side… I’m in! September is a hectic month let the cooking be easy, thanks Damn Delicious for the recipe inspo!

Who is your favorite food blogger I would love to know?!

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