Description
Discover how to make delicious and nutritious Black Bean & Quinoa Burrito Bowls at home with this easy recipe. Perfect for a healthy meal any day!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (240 ml) quinoa
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
- 1/4 cup (60 g) onion, minced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 30 ounces (850 g) cooked black beans or 2 cans, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup (15 g) fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 ml) mild chili powder
- Pinch of spicy cayenne pepper
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) fresh lime juice
- 1 cup (30 g) shredded lettuce
- Grated mozzarella or cheddar cheese
- Coconut cream or dairy-free yogurt
- Salsa or tomato sauce
- Diced seeded tomatoes
- Hot sauce or chili sauce
- Sliced avocado
- Avocado dip
Instructions
- Wash the quinoa under running water using a fine strainer, then let it drain.
- Transfer the quinoa to a pot with 2 cups of water. Heat until it starts boiling, then lower the flame to maintain a gentle simmer. Cover the pot and allow it to cook for approximately 20 minutes until it’s soft and the liquid is absorbed. Monitor closely to ensure it doesn’t scorch.
- Meanwhile, pour 1 tablespoon of oil into a separate pan over medium heat. Add the minced onion and cook for a few minutes until it softens and starts to brown slightly. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Combine the black beans with the onions and garlic in the pan, add 1/2 cup of water, 2 tablespoons of chopped cilantro, chili powder, and a dash of cayenne pepper. Heat until it begins to boil, then lower to medium-low heat. Let it simmer for 15 minutes until most of the liquid evaporates. Mix in 2 tablespoons of fresh lime juice. Add salt to taste.
- Once the quinoa is finished cooking, take it off the heat and use a fork to fluff it. Stir in 2 tablespoons of chopped cilantro and 2 tablespoons of fresh lime juice. Add salt as needed.
- Create your burrito bowls by distributing the cilantro lime quinoa evenly into four bowls.
- Layer each portion of quinoa with 1/4 cup of shredded lettuce.
- Add the simmered black beans over the lettuce in each bowl.
- Finish with your preferred toppings from the optional ingredients provided. Serve while warm.
Notes
- For a creamier option, top your burrito bowl with coconut cream or dairy-free yogurt instead of cheese.
- Enhance the flavor by adding diced seeded tomatoes for a fresh and juicy touch.
- Amp up the heat with hot sauce or chili sauce for an extra kick of spiciness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Calories: 400
- Fat: 10g
- Protein: 15g
Keywords: quinoa bowl, black beans, cilantro lime, burrito bowl, vegetarian meal