Burrito Quinoa Bowl Recipe
Black beans, corn, quinoa, shredded cheese, avocado, onions, cilantro. Served with a side of chipotle ranch. Make it vegan w/o cheese or chipotle ranch.
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Ingredients
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Base
Toppings
Chipotle Ranch Dressing (optional)
Method
Preparing the Base
- 1
Cook the Quinoa
Rinse 1 cup of quinoa under cold water. In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed quinoa with 2 cups of water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes until the quinoa is fluffy and water is absorbed.
- 2
Prepare the Black Beans and Corn
If using canned black beans, rinse and drain them. For corn, if using frozen corn, thaw it. In a bowl, combine 1 cup of black beans and 1 cup of corn.
Assembling the Bowl
- 3
Combine Base Ingredients
In a large bowl, fluff the cooked quinoa with a fork. Then, add the black beans and corn mixture. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
- 4
Making the Dressing (optional)
- 5
Prepare Chipotle Ranch Dressing
In a small bowl, combine the vegan mayonnaise, chipotle powder, garlic powder, lime juice, and salt. Mix well until the dressing is smooth and creamy.