Quinoa Power Bowl Base

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    15 mins

  • Servings

    6 cups

  • Calories

    282 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Quinoa Power Bowl Base

A high-protein vegetarian power bowl ‘base’ for quick weeknight dinners. Simple and versatile.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 ears corn on the cob or 1 c. corn kernels
  • 1 red bell pepper finely diced
  • 3 cups cooked quinoa cooled
  • 1 can black beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 2 Tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper or to taste
  • 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh herbs such as parsley, basil, oregano, dill or chives
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Instructions

  1. Cut the corn off the cob and place in a steamer or pan with tight fitting lid. Add a splash of water and steam on medium high heat for about 6 minutes. If your corn is very fresh and tender it may cook in under 5 minutes. Taste it!
  2. If you are freezing this base, you will need to partially cook the red pepper to maintain the best texture. Add the pepper dice to the corn in the last few minutes of cooking and steam along with the corn. You can also sauté both vegetables in a bit of oil. Whichever is easier.
  3. Transfer the vegetables to a large bowl and cool. Add the cooked quinoa and drained black beans. Stir to combine your power bowl base ingredients.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, vinegar, cumin, garlic, chili powder and olive oil. Add 1/2 teaspoon each of salt and pepper.
  5. Pour the vinaigrette over the quinoa mixture and stir well to combine. At this point the base can be refrigerated for several days. Before serving, stir in chopped fresh herbs. Taste and adjust seasoning if desired, then build your power bowl!

Notes

  • Additional flavourings could be chopped preserved lemon or fermented vegetables.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 282kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 37g (12%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 7g Trans Fat 1g Sodium 211mg (9%) Potassium 453mg (13%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 851IU (17%) Vitamin C 30mg (33%) Calcium 36mg (4%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 282 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 282kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 37g 12%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 7g 35%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Sodium 211mg 9%
Potassium 453mg 10%
Fiber 7g 28%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 851IU 17%
Vitamin C 30mg 33%
Calcium 36mg 4%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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