
Southwest Quinoa Power Bowl with Honey Lime Dressing
User Reviews
5.0
30 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
2 bowls
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Calories
435 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican-American Fusion

Southwest Quinoa Power Bowl with Honey Lime Dressing
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A filling plant-based meal using simple whole foods and some adobo seasoning makes for one delicious Southwest Quinoa Power Bowl. Top with a healthy, homemade honey lime dressing and this bowl will be on repeat! Packed with protein and fiber, plus gluten-free, and dairy-free friendly.
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Ingredients
For the bowls
- 1/2 cup uncooked quinoa
- 1/4 teaspoon adobo seasoning or a southwest flavor seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 medium sweet potato chopped
- 1/4 cup onion chopped
- 1/2 cup canned black beans rinsed
- 1 medium red bell pepper sliced
- 1 medium avocado sliced
- Cilantro for garnish
- 2 cups curly kale massaged with olive oil (or your choice of greens)
Honey Lime Dressing
- 4 tablespoons canned coconut milk*
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- Juice of 1 lime about 3 tablespoons
- 1 tablespoon raw honey or agave if strictly vegan
- 1/8 teaspoon fine salt or more to taste
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Instructions
- COOK QUINOA: Rinse quinoa in fine mesh strainer and place in small pot of water with 1 1/2 cups of water. Allow pot to come to a boil, add in your seasoning and simmer for about 15 minutes, until quinoa is tender and water has mostly gone.
- COOK SWEET POTATOES: While the quinoa is cooking, cook your chopped sweet potato and onion in medium pan with olive oil. Add salt and pepper, or more seasoning if you wish. Cook on medium heat until tender, about 10-15 minutes. Option to add sliced bell peppers for about 5 minutes to soften.
- MAKE DRESSING: In a medium bowl whisk together all ingredients.
- ASSEMBLE BOWLS: Distribute quinoa, kale, potatoes and onions, black beans, bell pepper, and sliced avocado in bowls. Dress with honey lime dressing and garnish with cilantro if you wish, enjoy!
Notes
- *can sub plain greek yogurt for coconut milk if not dairy-free. Feel free to double ingredients for full-sized family meal! Store any leftover ingredients in airtight container in fridge up to 5 days.
- Nutrition does not include dressing.
- Honey Lime Dressing= 80 calories, 3 grams of fat, 12 grams of carbs, 9 grams of sugar.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1bowl
Calories
435kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
58g
(19%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
13g
Sodium
727mg
(30%)
Fiber
15g
(60%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2bowls
Amount Per Serving
Calories 435 kcal
% Daily Value*
Serving | 1bowl | |
Calories | 435kcal | 22% |
Carbohydrates | 58g | 19% |
Protein | 13g | 26% |
Fat | 16g | 25% |
Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
Polyunsaturated Fat | 13g | 76% |
Sodium | 727mg | 30% |
Fiber | 15g | 60% |
Sugar | 8g | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
30 reviews
Excellent
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