Vegetarian Black Bean & Quinoa Burrito Bowls

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Skip the tortillas and layer your taco fillings onto protein-rich quinoa in this healthy vegetarian bowl dinner recipe. Top with a dollop of yogurt or sour cream and a splash of your favorite hot sauce.

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Updated on April 22, 2024

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EatingWell Test Kitchen

Reviewed by Dietitian

Sylvia Geiger, M.S., RD

Cook Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrition Profile:

High-Calcium Bone-Health Healthy Pregnancy Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity High-Fiber Vegetarian High-Protein Gluten-Free Low-Calorie

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Ingredients

1 ½ cups water
1 cup quinoa
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil plus 2 teaspoons, divided
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground pepper
4 ½ cups very thinly sliced cabbage (about 1/4 medium head)
½ cup finely chopped red onion
1 medium poblano pepper, chopped
1 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
½ cup salsa

Directions

Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a medium saucepan. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until the water is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Fluff with a fork and stir in cumin. Partially cover and set aside.
Meanwhile, whisk 2 tablespoons oil, vinegar, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add cabbage and onion; toss to coat.
Heat the remaining 2 teaspoons oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add poblano and cook, stirring, until softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in beans and chili powder; cook, stirring, until heated through, about 2 minutes more. Remove from heat.
To serve, layer in each bowl: 3/4 cup quinoa, 1/2 cup bean mixture and 1/4 cup cheese. Top each portion with 3/4 cup cabbage salad and 2 tablespoons salsa.

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, March/April 2015

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

479	Calories
22g	Fat
53g	Carbs
20g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size about 2 1/4 cups
Calories 479
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 53g	19%
Dietary Fiber 12g	41%
Total Sugars 11g
Protein 20g	39%
Total Fat 22g	28%
Saturated Fat 7g	36%
Cholesterol 29mg	10%
Vitamin A 1031IU	21%
Vitamin C 57mg	63%
Folate 174mcg	43%
Sodium 681mg	30%
Calcium 301mg	23%
Iron 4mg	24%
Magnesium 114mg	27%
Potassium 827mg	18%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

Vegetarian Black Bean & Quinoa Burrito Bowls

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