• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 small onion, diced ( about 1 1/2 cups)
• 2 small zucchini ( or sub summer squash) diced, about 3 cups
• 1 ear corn- lightly charred over gas burner ( sauteed is fine too)
• 2 garlic cloves- minced
• 1/2 jalapeno – finely chopped ( optional)
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon chile powder
• 1 cup rinsed quinoa
• 1/2–1 cup cheese ( feta, goat, mozzarella balls, etc…)

TOMATO Relish

• 1 pound cherry tomatoes, cut in half – or regular tomatoes, big diced
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
• 1/4 cup sliced onion
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon lemon or lime juice
• generous pinch salt and pepper

Smoked Paprika Yogurt ( optional- or feel free to sub a dollop of sour cream or plain yogurt)

• 1/2 cup plain yogurt, or sour cream
• squeeze lime
• pinch salt
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• Fresh Parsley or cilantro for garnish