A beautifully arranged bowl full of colorful veggies, grains, and beans. Sweet corn and red cherry tomatoes add pops of yellow and red, black beans and quinoa form a hearty base, with a generous drizzle of zesty dressing onto the vibrant green leaves. Pinches of cilantro scattered on top adds a vivid touch.

Quinoa Black Bean Fresh Bowl with Spicy Lime Cilantro Dressing

Category Main Course
Prep 10 minutes
Cook 15 minutes
Style Mexican
Technique Boiling
Diet Friendly Vegan

Daily Recipe: August 06, 2024

This is a vibrant, flavourful dish that embodies the spirit of inventive vegan Mexican cuisine. We'll be using seasonal ingredients like corn and cherry tomatoes, and supplementing them with hearty staples like quinoa and black beans. A spicy lime-cilantro dressing gives this dish a zesty kick.

Ingredients (for 4)

Preparation

  1. Step 1 - 🍲🌾⏲️
    Boil the quinoa in water until it's tender and all the water is absorbed, this should take about 15 minutes.
  2. Step 2 - πŸŒΏπŸ‹πŸŒΆοΈπŸŒͺ️
    In a blender, combine cilantro, lime juice, jalapenos, and olive oil. Blend until smooth to create the dressing.
  3. Step 3 - πŸ§‚πŸ–€πŸ₯„
    Season your dressing with salt and pepper. Make sure to adjust the taste according to your preference.
  4. Step 4 - πŸ₯£πŸ₯¬πŸ…πŸŒ½
    In each serving bowl, divide and layer the cooked quinoa, black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, and salad greens.
  5. Step 5 - πŸ₯—πŸ’¦πŸ΄
    Drizzle a generous amount of the dressing onto each bowl. Serve the delicious salad immediately and enjoy.

Additional

Add in your favorite seasonal vegetables to make this dish even more exciting and customizable! Kids can participate by helping to assemble the ingredients in the bowls and drizzle the dressing on top. History Fun Fact: Ancient Aztecs and Mayans were the first to cultivate quinoa and black beans, they have been a staple food in Central and South America for thousands of years.