Quinoa and Black Bean Bake

Allergy Information: Gluten Free, Wheat Free, Lactose Free, Dairy Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Ingredients

• 240g quinoa, rinsed
• 650ml water
• 1 tin chopped tomatoes
• 1 red onion, chopped
• 1 tsp. Lucy Bee Coconut Oil
• 2 tbsp. nutritional yeast
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp. cumin, ground
• 1 tsp. paprika
• 1/2-1 tsp. chilli flakes
• To taste, Himalayan Salt and Whole Black Peppercorns, ground
• 1 red pepper, deseeded and chopped
• 1/2 yellow pepper, deseeded and chopped
• 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 160g sweetcorn
• 2 spring onions, sliced
• 1 lime, juiced

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 180C, 350F, gas mark 4.
2. In a 8x8 inch baking dish, add the quinoa, water, chopped tomatoes, onion, Lucy Bee Coconut Oil, nutritional yeast, garlic, cumin, paprika, chilli flakes, and Himalayan Salt and ground Whole Black Peppercorns.
3. Stir to combine, and cover with aluminum foil and place in the oven. Cook for 30 minutes.
4. Remove from the oven, and remove the foil, add the red pepper, yellow pepper, black beans, sweetcorn, spring onions, and lime juice, stir to combine all ingredients.
5. Cover again with the foil, and cook for a further 30 minutes.
6. Remove from oven and take off the foil, finally cook for a further 10 minutes uncovered in the oven.
7. Remove from the oven, serve with lime slices, fresh chilli, and coriander.

Enjoy!