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A vibrant and satisfying burrito bowl made from scratch with perfectly cooked black beans, fresh corn, and a zesty pico de gallo over a bed of fluffy quinoa. A wholesome, high-protein meal perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner.
Cook the black beans
Cook the quinoa
Prepare the pico de gallo
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A vibrant and satisfying burrito bowl made from scratch with perfectly cooked black beans, fresh corn, and a zesty pico de gallo over a bed of fluffy quinoa. A wholesome, high-protein meal perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner.
This tex_mex recipe takes 75 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 475.12 calories per serving with 22.18g of protein, it's a beginner-friendly recipe perfect for lunch or dinner.
Sauté the vegetables
Combine and assemble the bowls
Simply omit the optional cheddar cheese or use a plant-based cheese alternative to make this bowl fully vegan.
Add crumbled and sautéed firm tofu or tempeh along with the vegetables for an extra protein boost.
If you're short on time, use 1 can (15 oz) of pre-cooked black beans, rinsed and drained, instead of dried beans. This reduces the cook time to about 25 minutes.
Replace the quinoa with cauliflower rice. Sauté the cauliflower rice with a little oil until tender before assembling the bowl.
Black beans and quinoa are excellent sources of plant-based protein, which is essential for muscle repair, growth, and overall body function.
With whole ingredients like beans, quinoa, and vegetables, this bowl is loaded with fiber, promoting digestive health and helping you feel full and satisfied.
Quinoa provides complex carbohydrates that offer a steady release of energy, preventing blood sugar spikes and keeping you energized longer.
The variety of fresh vegetables like bell peppers, tomatoes, and onions delivers a wide range of essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.
Yes, this burrito bowl is very healthy. It's packed with plant-based protein from black beans, complex carbohydrates and fiber from quinoa, and a variety of vitamins and minerals from the fresh vegetables and pico de gallo.
One serving of this burrito bowl contains approximately 450-500 calories, depending on whether you add cheese. The calories come from a balanced mix of protein, healthy fats, and complex carbs.
Absolutely! Brown rice is a great substitute. You can also use farro, barley, or even cilantro-lime rice as the base for your bowl.
To increase the heat, leave some or all of the seeds in the jalapeno for the pico de gallo. You can also add a pinch of cayenne pepper along with the other spices when sautéing the vegetables.
