Quinoa Power Bowl Base
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5
4 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
6 cups
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Calories
282 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Quinoa Power Bowl Base
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A high-protein vegetarian power bowl ‘base’ for quick weeknight dinners. Simple and versatile.
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Ingredients
- 2 ears corn or 1 c. corn kernels, on the cob
- 1 red bell pepper finely diced
- 3 cups quinoa cooled, cooked
- 1 can black beans rinsed and drained
- 1 tablespoon lime juice fresh
- 2 Tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon cumin ground
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper or to taste
- 2 Tablespoons fresh herbs such as parsley, basil, oregano, dill or chives, chopped
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
(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%)
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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