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Fresh Healthy Veggie Quinoa Taco Bowls

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A vibrant, nutrient-dense quinoa bowl packed with fresh veggies, black beans, and a zesty lime dressing. Quick and easy to prepare, perfect for a wholesome meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (170g) uncooked quinoa, rinsed
  • 2 cups (480ml) vegetable broth
  • 1 cup (150g) diced mixed bell peppers (red, yellow, orange)
  • 1 cup (150g) cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup (150g) corn kernels, fresh or frozen (thawed)
  • ½ cup (75g) red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 cup (165g) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 ripe avocado, diced
  • ¼ cup (15g) fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional toppings: shredded lettuce, sliced jalapeños, crumbled feta or vegan cheese

Instructions

  1. Rinse 1 cup quinoa under cold water for about 30 seconds to remove bitterness.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine rinsed quinoa with 2 cups vegetable broth and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  3. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until quinoa absorbs all the liquid.
  4. Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
  5. While quinoa cooks, dice bell peppers, halve cherry tomatoes, chop red onion, and drain and rinse black beans. Thaw corn if frozen.
  6. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
  7. In a large bowl, toss cooked quinoa with all the prepped veggies, black beans, and corn.
  8. Pour the dressing over and stir gently to coat evenly.
  9. Fold in diced avocado and chopped cilantro just before serving.
  10. Garnish with optional toppings like shredded lettuce, sliced jalapeños, or crumbled feta.

Notes

Rinse quinoa before cooking to remove bitterness. Cook quinoa in vegetable broth for added flavor. Add avocado last to prevent browning. Fluff quinoa well before mixing. Adjust seasoning of dressing to taste. Can cook quinoa in rice cooker or Instant Pot for convenience.

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