Black Bean Quinoa Bowls

Name: Black Bean Quinoa Bowls
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1½ cup quinoa; 2 ¾ cups water (or vegetable / chicken stock); 1 15-ounce can black beans (drained and rinsed); ¼ red cabbage (thinly sliced); 1 pint cherry tomatoes (halved); 1 large bell pepper (red, yellow, or orange) (chopped); 2 ears corn (kernels cut off (or sub 1 cup frozen corn kernels, defrosted)); ⅓ cup toasted pumpkin seeds; ¼ cup chopped cilantro; ¼ cup lime juice (from about 2-3 limes); 1-2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon mild chili powder; ¼ teaspoon cayenne (optional); 2 teaspoons maple syrup or honey; ½ cup olive oil; Fresh Tomato Salsa; Easy Guacamole

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:20min

These nourishing Southwest Black Bean Quinoa Bowls are quick and easy to make, and are topped with the most delicious homemade cumin lime dressing. Perfect for a light vegetarian dinner, colorful side dish or make-ahead lunch!

Updated at: Sat, 22 Aug 2026 08:28:09 GMT