Quinoa Black Bean Burrito Bowl

This is a good and hearty vegetarian dish. My husband and I both enjoyed it. It is great for either lunch or dinner.

Ingredients

1 Cup of quinoa (I used more)
1 Tbsp of olive oil
1/4 Cup of diced onion
1 Clove ofgarlic, minced
1 Can (15 oz) of black beans, rinsed and drained
1/4 Cup of chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 Tsp of chili powder (mild)
Pinch of cayenne pepper (spicy)
1/4 Cup of lime juice
Grated cheddar cheese
Salsa
Hot sauce 
Sliced avocado
1 Can (8 oz) of corn

Directions

1. Pour quinoa into a saucepan along with 2 cups of water. Bring the quinoa to a boil, then reduce heat to a low simmer. Cover the pot
2. Let the quinoa simmer for about 20 minutes till it becomes tender and all the liquid has been absorbed
3. While the quinoa is cooking, heat 1 tbsp of oil in another saucepan over medium heat

4. Pour minced onion into the saucepan and saute for a few minutes till it softens and begins to turn brown. Add the minced garlic to the pot and let it saute for 1-2 minutes 
5. Add the black beans to the pot of onions along with 1/2 cup water, 2 tbsp of chopped fresh cilantro, chili powder and cayenne pepper

6. Bring the beans to a boil, then reduce heat to medium low. Let the beans simmer for 15 minutes till the liquid is mostly evaporated. Stir in 2 tbsp of fresh lime juice
7. When the quinoa is fully cooked, remove from heat and fluff with a fork. Use the fork to mix in 2 tbsp of chopped cilantro and 2 tbsp fresh lime juice. 
8. Assemble the burrito bowls by placing the quinoa on a plate or in a bowl
9. Top the quinoa with simmered black beans.
10. Top the black beans with your choice of toppings