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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 Method

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

Method
 

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