Quinoa Black Bean Burrito Bowls
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
480 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Quinoa Black Bean Burrito Bowls
Description
This recipe starts by rinsing and cooking quinoa in water until tender and all liquid is absorbed. Meanwhile, onions are sautéed with garlic until soft and aromatic. Black beans, along with cilantro, chili powder, cayenne, and lime juice, are simmered with the aromatics to develop flavor and reduce excess moisture.
The cooked quinoa and seasoned black beans combine to create a flavorful, textured base suitable for burrito bowls. The mildly spiced, citrus-inflected beans complement quinoa’s nuttiness.
Serving options include a variety of toppings such as grated cheddar or jack cheese, sour cream or Greek yogurt, fresh tomato salsa (Pico de Gallo), sliced avocado or guacamole, corn, and hot sauce or sriracha. These customize the dish from simple to more indulgent according to preference.
Quinoa can be swapped for rice depending on budget and availability. Nutrition will vary by chosen toppings.
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa (On a budget? Swap out quinoa for an equal amount of rice and cook according to package instructions)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup onion minced
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 30 ounces black beans or 2 cans, drained and rinsed, cooked
- 1/4 cup cilantro chopped, fresh
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder mild
- Pinch cayenne pepper spicy
- 1/4 cup lime juice fresh
- 1 cup lettuce shredded
- salt
Optional Topping Ingredients
- cheddar cheese or jack cheese, grated
- sour cream or Greek yogurt
- Pico de Gallo or salsa
- tomato diced, seeded
- hot sauce or sriracha
- avocado sliced
- guacamole
- corn
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa thoroughly in a mesh strainer or sieve, drain.
- Pour quinoa into a saucepan along with 2 cups of water. Bring the quinoa to a boil, then reduce heat to a low simmer. Cover the pot. Let the quinoa simmer for about 20 minutes till it becomes tender and all the liquid has been absorbed. Keep a close eye to make sure the quinoa doesn't burn.
- While quinoa is cooking, heat 1 tbsp of oil in another saucepan over medium heat. Pour minced onion into the saucepan and saute for a few minutes till it softens and begins to turn brown. Add the minced garlic to the pot and let it saute for 1-2 minutes longer till aromatic.
- Add the black beans to the pot of onions along with 1/2 cup water, 2 tbsp of chopped fresh cilantro, chili powder and cayenne pepper. Bring the beans to a boil, then reduce heat to medium low. Let the beans simmer for 15 minutes till the liquid is mostly evaporated. Stir in 2 tbsp of fresh lime juice. Season with salt to taste.
- When the quinoa is fully cooked, remove from heat and fluff with a fork. Use the fork to mix in 2 tbsp of chopped cilantro and 2 tbsp fresh lime juice. Season with salt to taste.
- Assemble your burrito bowls. Divide the cilantro lime quinoa between four bowls.
- Top each portion of quinoa with 1/4 cup of shredded lettuce.
- Top each portion of lettuce with simmered black beans.
- Top the black beans with your choice of Optional Topping Ingredients (ideas listed above). Serve warm.
Notes
- Quinoa may be substituted with an equal amount of rice, cooked per package instructions, to reduce cost or preference.
- Toppings affect nutrition; choose according to dietary needs and flavor preferences.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 480 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 480kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 80g | 27% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 10mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 1051mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 21g | 84% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 220IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 6.3mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 81mg | 8% |
| Iron | 6.5mg | 36% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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