Name: Mexican Quinoa Bowls
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa; 2 cups low sodium vegetable broth; 1/4 teaspoon of smoked paprika; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 2 cups Mexican Black Beans or 1 15oz can black beans, drained; 1 handful of fresh cilantro; 3/4 cup tomato salsa; 2 tablespoons diced red onion; 1 avocado, sliced (optional); Chips for serving (optional)

Description

Need an easy vegetarian dinner idea? Try these Mexican Quinoa Bowls! They’re loaded with plant based protein and fiber for a quick but filling meal!

Ingredients

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1 cup quinoa
2 cups low sodium vegetable broth
1/4 teaspoon of smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
2 cups Mexican Black Beans or 1 15oz can black beans, drained
1 handful of fresh cilantro
3/4 cup tomato salsa
2 tablespoons diced red onion
1 avocado, sliced (optional)
Chips for serving (optional)

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Instructions

Rinse and drain the quinoa.
Add to a pot with the vegetable broth, smoked paprika, and garlic powder, and bring to a boil.
Simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the water is absorbed.
Let sit for 5 minutes.
In each bowl, add in 1/2 cup cooked quinoa, and top with beans, cilantro, salsa, red onion & avocado.