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Southwest Quinoa Bowl

Sarah Harper MS, RD, LDN
This is a healthy Southwest Quinoa Bowl with a zesty and citrusy vinaigrette. This grain bowl is made with quinoa, corn, black beans, cherry tomatoes, and other fresh flavors.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Breakfast, dinner, lunch, Main Course, Salad
Cuisine American, human
Servings 4 servings
Calories 437 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 set measuring spoons and cups
  • 1 large bowl
  • 1 rubber spatula

Ingredients
  

Quinoa Bowl

  • 3 cup cooked quinoa
  • 1.5 cups black beans, rinsed approx 1 15oz can of beans
  • 1 cup corn (thawed if frozen or rinsed if canned)
  • 1.5 cups quartered or halved cherry tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup chopped red onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 minced jalapeno

Dressing

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1 tsp lime zest
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

Quinoa Bowl Prep

  • Cook quinoa per package instructions. Add all the recipe ingredients to a large bowl and set aside.

Southwest Vinaigrette

  • In a jar, add all vinaigrette ingredients. Place the lid on the jar, and shake until combined.

Finish Quinoa Bowl

  • Drizzle the southwest vinaigrette over the bowl ingredients. Using a rubber spatula mix ingredients until combined.
  • Taste the recipe and add salt, pepper, herbs, and additional lime juice as needed per the cook's preference.

Nutrition

Calories: 437kcalCarbohydrates: 59gProtein: 14gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gSodium: 174mgPotassium: 763mgFiber: 12gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 717IUVitamin C: 22mgCalcium: 67mgIron: 4mg
Keyword black bean, easy, grain bowl, plant based, vegan, vegetarian
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