Quinoa Black Bean Burrito Bowls Recipe

Name: Quinoa Black Bean Burrito Bowls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups water; 1 cup quinoa; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 12 onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 14 ounces black beans, drained and rinsed; ½ cup cilantro, chopped; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 1 pinch cayenne; ¼ cup fresh lime juice, divided (from 1-2 limes); 2 tomatoes, diced; 12 avocado, pitted and diced; ¼ cup salsa

Servings: persons

2 cups water
1 cup quinoa
1 tablespoon olive oil
12 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
14 ounces black beans, drained and rinsed
½ cup cilantro, chopped
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 pinch cayenne
¼ cup fresh lime juice, divided (from 1-2 limes)
2 tomatoes, diced
12 avocado, pitted and diced
¼ cup salsa

1
Rinse the quinoa thoroughly in a mesh strainer or sieve, drain.
2
Heat water in a sauce pan and bring to a boil.
3
Add quinoa, stir, and return to a boil.
4
Lower heat, cover, and simmer about 15-20 minutes.
5
Remove from heat and allow to steam for 10-15 minutes.
6
Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium high heat.
7
Add onions and cook until softened.
8
Add garlic and cook 1 minute.
9
Add balck beans, half of cilantro, chili powder, cayenne, and 2 tablespoons lime juice.
10
Reduce heat to low.
11
When the quinoa is fully cooked, remove from heat and fluff with a fork.
12
Stir in remaining cilantro and remaining lime juice.
13
To assemble bowls, divide quinoa between three bowls.
14
Top with black beans, tomatoes, avocado, and salsa.
15
Serve warm.

379

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups water, 1 cup quinoa, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 12 onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Quinoa Black Bean Burrito Bowls falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Quinoa Black Bean Burrito Bowls

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