Ingredients:

1 onion, diced
1 tbsp garlic, crushed
1 tbsp red chilli flakes
1 tbsp smoked paprika
1 tbsp cumin 1 tbsp avocado oil
2 carrots diced 2 stalks celery diced
2-3 medium sized bell peppers diced
200g quinoa, rinsed and drained
600ml vegetable stock
1 x 400g tin diced tomatoes with juices
2 x 400g tin black beans, rinsed and drained
salt & pepper

To serve:
Sliced avocado plain high protein greek yogurt
coriander and/or parsley leaves
Lime wedges

Instructions:

1. Soak quinoa in water.
2. Dice onion then cook and cook on low heat w 1 tbsp or avocado oil (stir occasionally)
3. while onion is cooking dice your remaining veggies
4. once onion is soft and slightly golden add the remaining diced vegetables and spices stir and sauté for 3-5 mins
5. Rinse and drain quinoa and black beans
6. Add quinoa, black beans, tomatoes and vegetable stock to the pot
7. Season with salt and pepper
8. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes, remove lid ad continue cooking until the quinoa is tender and the sauce has thickened (approximately 10 mins)
9. To serve: top with avocado slices, greek yogurt, herbs and fresh lime wedges