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Quinoa Black Bean Burrito Bowls

Cilantro lime quinoa with simmered black beans, lettuce & your choice of toppings. Lunch, dinner, easy, healthy, gluten free, vegan or vegetarian.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 480 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

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 cooked black beans or 2 cans, drained and rinsed
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder mild
  • Pinch cayenne pepper spicy
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • salt
Optional Topping Ingredients
  • grated cheddar or jack cheese
  • Sour Cream or Greek yogurt
  • pico de gallo or salsa
  • Diced seeded tomatoes
  • hot sauce or sriracha
  • Sliced avocado
  • guacamole
  • corn

Instructions

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  1. Rinse the quinoa thoroughly in a mesh strainer or sieve, drain.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. Assemble your burrito bowls. Divide the cilantro lime quinoa between four bowls.
  7. Top each portion of quinoa with 1/4 cup of shredded lettuce.
  8. Top each portion of lettuce with simmered black beans.
  9. Top the black beans with your choice of Optional Topping Ingredients (ideas listed above). Serve warm.

Notes

  • Nutrition Facts listed are per bowl, and will vary based on toppings used.

Nutrition Information

Calories 480kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 80g (27%) Protein 25g (50%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 10mg (0%) Potassium 1051mg (30%) Fiber 21g (84%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 220IU (4%) Vitamin C 6.3mg (7%) Calcium 81mg (8%) Iron 6.5mg (36%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 480

% 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.