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These Simple Mexican Quinoa Bowls are a great weeknight dinner or meal prepped lunch. Served with a Chipotle Cilantro Vinaigrette | ThisSavoryVegan.com #thissavoryvegan #quinoarecipes #veganmealprep

Simple Mexican Quinoa Bowls

Servings: 4
Prep Time: 30 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Resting Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
These Simple Mexican Quinoa Bowls are a great weeknight dinner or meal prepped lunch. Served with a Chipotle Cilantro Vinaigrette!
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Ingredients

FOR THE CHIPOTLE CILANTRO VINAIGRETTE

  • 1/2 cup cilantro
  • 1 clove garlic peeled
  • 1 chipotle pepper in adobo from a can
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1-2 limes juiced, to taste
  • 1 tbsp agave or maple syrup
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1/2 tsp salt or to taste

FOR THE TOMATO CORN SALSA

  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup frozen corn thawed
  • 1/4 red onion diced

FOR THE VEGAN CREMA

FOR THE BOWLS

  • 2 cups cooked quinoa
  • 1 15-ounce can black beans drained and rinsed
  • 2 avocados sliced
  • cilantro, lime wedges for serving

Instructions
 

  • Add all of the vinaigrette ingredients to a blender or food processor. Pulse until combined, taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Transfer to a bowl.
  • Add the tomato corn salsa ingredients to a bowl with 2 tbsp of the vinaigrette. Place in the fridge to marinate.*
  • Prepare the quinoa according to the package instructions. Transfer to a bowl and add the remaining vinaigrette. Toss to combine and place in the fridge to marinate.
  • Combine the vegan crema ingredients in a bowl and stir to combine.
  • To assemble, layer equal amounts of quinoa, black beans, tomato corn salsa and avocado in 4 bowls. Serve with cilantro, crema and lime wedges.

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Notes

*These are best served cold, so I would allow the quinoa and salsa to marinate for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
Calories: 517kcal, Carbohydrates: 49g, Protein: 8g, Fat: 35g, Saturated Fat: 5g, Sodium: 401mg, Potassium: 910mg, Fiber: 12g, Sugar: 7g, Iron: 3mg
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Course: lunch, Main Course, Salad
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