Ingredients

2 T vegetable oil

1 medium onion, chopped

1 red pepper, chopped

4 garlic cloves, minced or pressed

1 T paprika

2 tsp. ground coriander

1 tsp. ground cumin

6 cups chicken or vegetable broth (using vegetable broth will make the dish vegetarian)

1 lb. red potatoes (about 3 medium), scrubbed and cut into ½ inch pieces

1 cup quinoa, rinsed well

1 cup fresh or frozen corn

2 medium tomatoes, cored and chopped

1 cup frozen peas

salt and pepper

8 ounces queso fresco or feta cheese, crumbled

1 ripe avocado, diced

½ cup minced fresh cilantro

Preparation

Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion and pepper and cook about 5-7 minutes. Stir in the garlic, paprika, coriander and cumin and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Stir in the broth and potatoes and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and let simmer for about 10 minutes.

Stir in the quinoa and continue to simmer for about 8 minutes. Stir in the corn and cook the mixture until the pot