5 from 8 votes
Smoky Black Bean & Quinoa Chili Bowl
Hearty and nourishing black bean and quinoa chili bowl with big flavor! Fiber- and protein-rich, SO satisfying, and perfect for meal prep!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings:
4
(Bowls)
Calories:
584 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Vegan
Ingredients
CHILI & GRAINS
- 1 batch black beans chipotle chili style
- 1 cup quinoa 1 cup dry yields ~3 cups cooked // or sub brown rice, uncooked
SAUCE
- 1 batch cashews jalapeño sauce, creamy
KALE
- 1 small bundle curly kale de-stemmed and chopped
- 2-3 Tbsp lime juice (1 small lime yields ~2-3 Tbsp)
- 2 tsp maple syrup
- 2 tsp olive oil
FOR SERVING optional
- avocado sliced
- cilantro
Instructions
- CHILI: Prepare chipotle black bean chili using this recipe.
- GRAINS: While the chili is cooking, prepare quinoa (or brown rice).
- SAUCE: While the grains are cooking, prepare the jalapeño cashew sauce.
- KALE: Add chopped kale to a large mixing bowl and top with lime juice, maple syrup, and olive oil. Then massage with clean hands for about 1 minute to tenderize and infuse it with flavor.
- To serve, divide chili, grains, and massaged kale between serving bowls and top with avocado and/or cilantro (both optional). Drizzle with jalapeño cashew sauce. There may be leftover sauce and chili depending on your preferred portion sizes and ratios.
- Leftovers will keep stored separately in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Chili and grains are freezer friendly for up to 1 month.
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Notes
- *Chili, grains, and sauce can all be made in advance, making this recipe very meal prep-friendly!*Nutrition information is a rough estimate calculated with two-thirds of the chili (we like freezing any extra servings), half of the jalapeño cashew sauce (great on tacos, enchiladas, and more), and the lesser amounts where ranges are provided.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
584
(29%)
Carbohydrates
91g
(30%)
Protein
25.8g
(52%)
Fat
14.6g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
2.2g
(11%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
(24%)
Monounsaturated Fat
7.4g
(37%)
Trans Fat
0g
(0%)
Cholesterol
0mg
(0%)
Sodium
619mg
(26%)
Potassium
1440mg
(31%)
Fiber
25.4g
(102%)
Sugar
11.6g
(23%)
Vitamin A
613IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
76mg
(84%)
Calcium
273mg
(27%)
Iron
8.4mg
(47%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 (Bowls)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 584
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 584 | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 91g | 30% |
| Protein | 25.8g | 52% |
| Fat | 14.6g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 2.2g | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7.4g | 37% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 619mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 1440mg | 31% |
| Fiber | 25.4g | 102% |
| Sugar | 11.6g | 23% |
| Vitamin A | 613IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 76mg | 84% |
| Calcium | 273mg | 27% |
| Iron | 8.4mg | 47% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.