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Veggie Quinoa Bowl

Whether it is a post-workout meal or a Meatless Monday option, this Veggie Quinoa Bowl hits the spot. Packed with protein, fiber, and antioxidants, it is as delicious as it is healthy! Quinoa is known for being a complete protein, meaning that it contains all nine essential amino acids. This makes it a perfect option for those following a vegetarian or vegan diet.
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Veggie Quinoa Bowl
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 636kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 medium roasted sweet potato Click Link To Recipe
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa Click Link To Recipe
  • 1 cup cooked black beans Click Link To Recipe
  • 1 cup frozen corn kernels Click Link To Recipe
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil
  • 1 cup red bell pepper cut into slices
  • 1 cup guacamole
  • 2 cupa chopped lettuce
  • cilantro leaves chopped

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400ºF.
  • Next, you have to line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside.
  • Scrub sweet potato, poke with a fork, and roast in the oven until soft and tender.
  • Remove all the ingredients from the oven and set them aside.
  • When cool to handle peel and chop into bite-sized pieces.
  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, add bell pepper strips, and cook until edges are golden brown.
  • Divide cooked quinoa into half and add to the base of two bowls,
  • Top with sweet potatoes, black beans, corn, lettuce, guacamole, and cilantro.

Nutrition

Calories: 636kcal | Carbohydrates: 83g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Sodium: 241mg | Potassium: 2096mg | Fiber: 28g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 5268IU | Vitamin C: 124mg | Calcium: 159mg | Iron: 7mg