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Mango Lime Quinoa with Avocado

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup quinoa (I used tri color)
  • 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon lime zest
  • 1 tablesoon minced jalapeño (or to taste)
  • 2 tablespoons roughly chopped cilantro
  • Sea salt, to taste
  • 1 cup diced mango (I used Champagne mango)
  • 2 tablespoons toasted pepitas; plus more for topping
  • 1/4 medium-large avocado; sliced, for topping

Instructions
 

  • Rinse the quinoa, then put the quinoa in a medium-small pot with 3/4 cup water.
  • Bring the quinoa to a low boil, then cover and simmer for seventeen minutes or until the water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork.
  • Meanwhile, whisk the olive oil, lime juice, zest, jalapeño, and cilantro until combined.
  • Fold the diced mango and pepitas into the cooked quinoa, along with the dressing.
  • Season with salt to taste.
  • Top with avocado slices and more pepitas, if you wish.