Description
Quinoa Taco Bowl is a vibrant, nutritious dish that combines fluffy quinoa, zesty black beans, fresh veggies, and a creamy avocado dressing. Perfect for busy weeknight dinners or festive gatherings, this delightful bowl offers a burst of flavors and colors that will impress everyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 2 tbsp lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1/2 small red onion, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (or parsley)
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water. In a saucepan, combine quinoa with 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- While the quinoa cooks, prepare the black beans and veggies by chopping the cherry tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro.
- After about 15 minutes, fluff cooked quinoa with a fork. In a large bowl, combine quinoa with black beans, chopped veggies, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Serve in bowls topped with diced avocado and additional cilantro. Drizzle extra lime juice before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg