Squash + Black Bean Quinoa Bowls with Avocado Dressing - barre3

Ingredients

• 1 medium butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into ½-inch cubes (about 3+ cups)
• 2 Tbs. olive oil, divided
• 1 ½ Tbs. chili powder
• 1/4 tsp. ground cumin
• 1 tsp. turmeric
• 1 cup dry quinoa
• 1 medium red onion, peeled and diced
• 1 large green bell pepper, seeded and diced
• 1 (15-oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 cup cilantro, diced
• 1 large ripe avocado
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• Juice from 1 large lime
• Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1/4 cup water (more if dressing is too thick)
• A dash of your favorite hot sauce (optional)