Friday night dinner!

Quinoa Taco Salad
1 cup quinoa
1 Tbs olive oil
1 red onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp oregano
1-2 tsp chili powder
dash of cayenne pepper
half each red, green and yellow bell pepper,
chopped
1 15 oz can black beans, drained
3/4 cup diced tomatoes, canned or fresh
2 limes
s & p to taste
6-8 oz baby spinach cut into strips
1 bunch cilantro
1/2 cup cheddar or feta cheese
1 avocado, diced
Cook the quinoa according to direction. Saute the onion and then add the garlic and the spices. Saute for a couple minutes. Remove from heat and add the beans, quinoa, tomatoes, and juice of one lime. Season with the s & p and then chill.
Make the salad with the spinach and the cilantro. Separate among the plates and then top with the quinoa mixture. Top with the cheese and avocado and garnish with the remaining lime cut into slices!