Quinoa Salad with Black Beans, Avocado and Cumin-Lime Dressing

serves 4-6 Ingredients • 1 cup dry quinoa, rinsed • 1 tbsp olive oil or coconut oil • 1 3/4 cup chicken or vegetable broth • 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed • 1 avocado, chopped into chunks • handful cherry tomatoes, quartered • 1/2 red onion, diced • 1 small clove garlic, minced • 1 red bell pepper, chopped into chunks (I omitted this because I’m not a big pepper fan!) • 1 c. spinach • small handful cilantro, diced • 1 limes, juiced • 1/2 tsp cumin • 1/2 tbsp olive oil • salt, to taste Directions 1. Warm the olive/coconut oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Once it’s hot add the rinsed quinoa and toast for about 2-3 minutes until it starts smelling nutty and lovely. Add broth, stir once, cover, and simmer with a lid on for 20 minutes. 2. While the quinoa is cooking, prepare all other ingredients. Prepare the dressing by combining the lime juice, oil, cumin, and salt. Whisk it aggressively. Adjust seasoning as necessary. 3. When the quinoa has finished cooking, remove it from heat and fluff with a fork. Add black beans and toss to warm them through. 4. Let the quinoa cool for about five minutes and then add all the remaining ingredients, including the dressing, and mix. Adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve with tortilla chips and a refreshing, cold beer (I omitted this too =) ).