Peruvian Quinoa Vegetable Bowl

Peruvian Quinoa Vegetable Bowl

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Latin · 35 min · Beans · vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free

532 cal 16g protein 72g carbs 20g fat per serving · estimated

Ingredients

scaled from 4 servings
  • 3/4 cup white quinoa
  • 1 large sweet potato
  • 1 (15 oz) can canned black beans
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 1 avocado
  • 1/2 tbsp aji amarillo paste
  • 1 lime
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
  • 1/4 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil

Method (tap to check — screen stays awake)

  1. Rinse quinoa and simmer in 3 cups salted water 15 minutes until fluffy.
  2. Toss cubed sweet potato and bell pepper in olive oil and roast at 425F for 20 minutes.
  3. Whisk aji amarillo paste, lime juice, and olive oil into a dressing.
  4. Warm the black beans and season with salt and cumin.
  5. Build bowls with quinoa, roasted vegetables, and beans.
  6. Top with sliced avocado, cilantro, and the aji dressing.

Nutrition figures are estimates. Verify allergens on every ingredient label before cooking.

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