Quinoa Black Bean Bowl

This post may contain affiliate links. This Southwest quinoa black beans bowl with chipotle tahini sauce are hearty, fresh and packed with protein and fibre! Great for meal prep, easy lunches or a delicious dinner. Why You’ll Love this Quinoa Black Bean Bowl Inspired by burrito bowls, Southwest and Mexican flavours, here’s why I think you’ll love these yummy, nutritious bowls: High-protein plant-based meal that keeps you full and satisfied. 23g of fibre and 24g protein per serving! They’re great for meal prep ! They’re vegan and gluten-free. Fresh pico de gallo with warm, spiced black beans, fluffy quinoa and creamy Chipotle tahini sauce: smoky, tangy, creamy and crunchy! They’re budget-friendly and easy to customize. They take less than 40 minutes to make. We love bowls here at Running on Real Food. There are so many to try! For more bowls with black beans this Sweet Potato Black Bean Bowl is really good. For quinoa bowls, these Quinoa Power Bowls and Mediterranean Quinoa Bowls are always a hit. Ingredient Notes Below is a quick overview of what you’ll need to make the recipe and any substitutions you can make. Use the recipe card with the full list of ingredients and measurements at the bottom of the post when you’re ready to make the recipe. Quinoa : Any quinoa variety works or you can substitute brown rice, farro or barley. Chipotle in Adobo Sauce : These are found in a small can, usually located with Mexican ingredients. Since you’ll only be using one for the recipe, transfer the remaining peppers and sauce to ice cubes to freeze. Once frozen, transfer to a freezer bag or container for other recipes. Black Beans : You could substitute pinto beans or kidney beans. Onion : White or yellow onion is best here. Cabbage : You can use red or green cabbage, or even better, prepared coleslaw mix to make it quick, easy and convenient! Pumpkin Seeds: Add some crunch to the final bowls. You can omit them if you want. Variations and Additions Add roasted sweet potatoes. Add corn. Add diced mango. Add shredded chicken or prawns for more protein. Serve with tortilla chips for crunch. Serve over greens instead of quinoa for a lighter meal. How to Make Quinoa Black Bean Bowls Step 1 : Rinse quinoa and add to pot with water or stock. Bring to simmer, cover, reduce heat and cook 15 minutes. Let rest 5 minutes then add lime zest and cilantro and fluff with fork. Step 2 : Add the tahini, chipotle pepper, water, lime juice and zest, garlic and salt to small bowl or mini food processor or blender. Stir or process until smooth, adding water 1 tsp at a time until desired consistency is reached. Step 3: Heat oil in large pan and cook 3/4 of onions for 3-4 minutes. Add beans, peppers, chili powder, cumin and garlic, cook 4-6 minutes. Add 1-2 tbsp water and cover to keep warm. Step 4: Add shredded cabbage to a...

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