Quinoa Power Bowl Base

Name: Quinoa Power Bowl Base
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6 cups
Ingredients: 2 ears corn on the cob; 1 red bell pepper; 3 cups cooked quinoa; 1 can black beans; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; 2 Tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 clove garlic; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper; 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh herbs

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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

Iris Warren

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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

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!
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.
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.
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.
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%