Description
This Black Bean & Quinoa Bowl with Guacamole and Veggies is a delicious and nutritious meal that is perfect for lunch or dinner. Packed with protein, fiber, and essential nutrients, this vegan and gluten-free bowl is both satisfying and flavorful.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Quinoa:
- 1 cup quinoa (rinsed)
- 2 cups water or vegetable broth
For the Bowl:
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, canned, or thawed from frozen)
- 1 red bell pepper (diced)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/4 cup red onion (finely diced)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- juice of 1 lime
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Guacamole:
- 1 avocado (mashed)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Quinoa: In a medium saucepan, combine quinoa and water or vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until quinoa is fluffy and liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
- Make Guacamole: In a small bowl, mash the avocado with lime juice, chopped cilantro, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt to make guacamole.
- Assemble Bowl: In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, black beans, corn, bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and fresh cilantro. Drizzle with olive oil and lime juice, then season with salt and pepper. Toss gently to combine.
- Serve: Serve in bowls topped with a generous scoop of guacamole.
Notes
- You can add sliced jalapeños for extra heat or top with a fried egg for added protein.
- This bowl is great served warm or chilled, and it packs well for lunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
