Mexican Burrito Bowls

Name: Mexican Burrito Bowls
Cuisine: Mexican, Latin American
Ingredients: 1 cup dry quinoa, rinsed; 2 1/2 cups no-salt-added or low sodium vegetable broth, divided; 4 tablespoons chopped cilantro, divided; 4 tablespoons fresh lime juice, divided; 1/2 large onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 1/2 cups cooked or 1 (15 ounce) can no-salt-added or low sodium black beans, drained; 1/4 teaspoon chili powder; 1/4 teaspoon cumin; pinch cayenne pepper; 1 cup shredded lettuce; OPTIONAL TOPPING INGREDIENTS; thawed frozen corn; sliced avocado; no-salt-added salsa; diced tomatoes; sliced jalapeno peppers; hot sauce or Sriracha sauce

3 steps

These flavorful burrito bowls will become a family favorite! Customize them with your choice of topping ingredients.

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 07:03:18 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories344.9 kcal (17%)

Total Fat6.3 g (9%)

Carbs60.7 g (23%)

Sugars3.6 g (4%)

Protein15.2 g (30%)

Sodium277.2 mg (14%)

Fiber12.9 g (46%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

1 cupdry quinoa

rinsed

2 ½ cupsno-salt-added vegetable broth

or low sodium, divided

4 tablespoonscilantro

chopped, divided

4 tablespoonsfresh lime juice

0.5onion

1 ½ cupsblack beans

cooked, or 1 15 ounce can no-salt-added or low sodium drained

¼ teaspoonchili powder

¼ teaspooncumin

cayenne pepper

1 cupshredded lettuce

Instructions

Step 1

Place quinoa and 2 cups of the vegetable broth in a saucepan, bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 20 minutes or until quinoa is tender and liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and fluff with a fork. Stir in 2 tablespoons of the chopped cilantro and 2 tablespoons of the lime juice.

Step 2

While quinoa is cooking, heat 2-3 tablespoons water in a saute pan and water saute onions until softened and tender. Add minced garlic and saute another minute. Add the black beans, remaining 1/2 cup vegetable broth, chili powder, cumin, cayenne pepper and remaining 2 tablespoons of cilantro. Bring to a boil, then reduce and simmer for 15 minutes or until liquid is almost evaporated. Stir in remaining 2 tablespoons of the lime juice.

Step 3

Divide quinoa between 4 bowls. Top each bowl with shredded lettuce, black bean mixture and your choice of topping ingredients.