Tex-Mex Quinoa Power Bowl

Tex-Mex Quinoa Power Bowl

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Tex-mex · 30 min · Beans · vegetarian, gluten-free

436 cal 18g protein 55g carbs 16g fat per serving · estimated

Ingredients

scaled from 4 servings
  • 1.5 cups dry Quinoa
  • 1 can (15 oz), rinsed Canned black beans
  • 3/4 cup Frozen corn
  • 1, diced Red bell pepper
  • 1, sliced Avocado
  • 1/2 cup Shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 Lime
  • 3/4 tsp Ground cumin
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil

Method (tap to check — screen stays awake)

  1. Rinse quinoa, then simmer in 3 cups water until fluffy and the germ uncurls, about 15 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium and saute the bell pepper 4 minutes.
  3. Add corn, black beans, and cumin and warm through, about 4 minutes.
  4. Stir the bean mixture into the quinoa and season with salt and lime juice.
  5. Divide among bowls and top with avocado and cheese.
  6. Finish with an extra squeeze of lime.

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

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