El Fresco Quinoa Bowl Recipe

Name: El Fresco Quinoa Bowl
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup water; 1 cup vegetable broth; 1 cup carrots grated; 2 cups zucchini diced; 2 cups broccoli chopped, chopped small; 1 cup black beans rinsed and drained; 1/3 cup cilantro rough chopped, more or less depending on preference; salsa I prefer a medium/spicy salsa; avocado; sea salt

Servings: persons

1 cup water
1 cup vegetable broth
1 cup carrots grated
2 cups zucchini diced
2 cups broccoli chopped, chopped small
1 cup black beans rinsed and drained
1/3 cup cilantro rough chopped, more or less depending on preference
salsa I prefer a medium/spicy salsa
avocado
sea salt

1
["Combine the 1 cup quinoa with 2 cups of liquid in a medium pot.", "Bring to a boil.", "Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 15 minutes.", "Remove from heat and allow to stand for 5 more minutes (still covered).
2
Fluff and set aside.", "While the quinoa is cooking, add olive oil to a large pan over medium heat.", "Add the carrots, zucchini, broccoli, and a few dashes of sea salt and pepper.
3
Saute for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are about half way tender", "Add in the black beans and 1/4 cup of the chopped cilantro (leave the rest for garnish), and mix through.", "Saute until the vegetables are tender and the black beans are warmed.
4
Gently stir in the quinoa.", "Spoon into bowls, and top with a dollop of salsa, fresh cilantro, and a slice of avocado."]

151

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup water, 1 cup vegetable broth, 1 cup carrots grated, 2 cups zucchini diced, and more.

Yes, El Fresco Quinoa Bowl falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

El Fresco Quinoa Bowl

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