Quinoa w/ Black Beans & Roasted Veggies

I ♥ black beans!! Quinoa is a great substitute for rice and is super easy to prepare...

∆ Zest of 1 lime
∆ Juice of 4 (small) limes
∆ 2 tablespoons buttery spread, melted and cooled (I used Earth Balance)
∆ 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
∆ 1 scoop stevia ( = to 1 tsp of regular sugar)
∆ 1 teaspoon garlic powder
∆ 2 cups dry quinoa
∆ 1 (14- to 15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
∆ 2 - 3 medium tomatoes, cut into chunks
∆ 1 large red onion
∆ 4 cloves thick sliced garlic
∆ 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Preparation: Pre-heat oven to 430 degrees.

Whisk together lime zest and juice, butter, oil, stevia, garlic powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl. Set aside.

Lay onions and tomatoes on a cookie sheet, spray with a little olive oil, top with pepper and salt, and cook for approx 15 - 20 minutes. Lay garlic on same pan, spray and roast until garlic starts to brown. While roasting veggies, cook quinoa (cooked according to pkg directions - usually 2 cups of water to 1 cup of quinoa) - it takes about 15 minutes. When quinoa is done, add dressing and toss until absorbed.

In large bowl add veggies, black beans, dressed quinoa, and cilantro. Stir together and ENJOY!!!