Jul 14 2026

Bowl Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

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Ingredients

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Base

Protein

Vegetables

Dressing

Toppings

Method

Preparation of Base

  1. 1

    Cook Quinoa

    Rinse the quinoa under cold water. In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed quinoa and water. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the water is absorbed and quinoa is fluffy. Remove from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.

Prepare Protein and Vegetables

  1. 2

    Drain and Rinse Beans and Corn

    Open the can of black beans and drain the liquid. Rinse the beans under cold water until the water runs clear. Repeat this process for the corn.

  2. 3

    Chop Vegetables

    Halve the cherry tomatoes and dice the avocado. Set aside.

  3. 4

    Wash Spinach

    Rinse the spinach leaves under cold water and pat dry with a paper towel.

Prepare Dressing

  1. 5

    Mix Dressing Ingredients

    In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

Assemble Bowl

  1. 6

    Combine Ingredients

    In a large bowl, layer the cooked quinoa as the base. Add the black beans, corn, chopped cherry tomatoes, diced avocado, and spinach on top.

  2. 7

    Add Dressing

    Drizzle the prepared dressing over the assembled ingredients.

  3. 8

    Top with Feta and Cilantro

    Sprinkle feta cheese and fresh cilantro on top of the bowl before serving.

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