Beach Bowl Recipe
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Ingredients
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Base
Toppings
Dressing
Method
Base Preparation
- 1
Cook Quinoa
Rinse 1 cup of quinoa under cold water. In a pot, combine the rinsed quinoa and 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for about 15 minutes or until all the water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.
Topping Preparation
- 2
Prepare Toppings
While the quinoa is cooking, wash and chop the cherry tomatoes in half. Peel and dice the cucumber and avocado. If using canned corn, drain it. If using frozen corn, cook according to package instructions. Drain and rinse 1 cup of black beans. Finely chop the cilantro.
Dressing Preparation
- 3
Make Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 2 tablespoons of lime juice, and 1 tablespoon of honey or agave syrup. Season with 1 teaspoon of salt and 1 teaspoon of black pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Assembly
- 4
Assemble the Beach Bowl
In a large bowl or individual serving bowls, layer the cooked quinoa at the bottom. Top with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, avocado, corn, black beans, and fresh cilantro. Drizzle the dressing over the top and toss gently to combine.