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Spicy Southwest Quinoa Bowl Explosion!

Savor a vibrant quinoa bowl packed with seasoned sweet potatoes, black beans, and zesty lime for a flavorful, healthy meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup uncooked quinoa
  • zest + juice of 1 lime
  • 2 sweet potatoes, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons Old El Paso Taco Seasoning
  • 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/3 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • sliced avocado

Method
 

  1. Cook quinoa according to package directions until tender. Fluff with a fork.
  2. While quinoa cooks, preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss chopped sweet potatoes with olive oil, taco seasoning, salt, and pepper. Roast for 20-25 minutes, or until tender and slightly charred.
  3. In a bowl, combine the cooked quinoa with lime zest, lime juice, and chopped cilantro. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Rinse and drain the black beans.
  5. Assemble the bowls: Create a base of the seasoned quinoa. Top with roasted sweet potatoes and black beans.
  6. Garnish generously with sliced avocado and extra cilantro.
  7. Serve immediately and enjoy the explosion of flavors!

Notes

- For extra spice, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the vinaigrette.
- Roast the sweet potatoes and tomatillos on the same baking sheet to save time.
- Feel free to swap black beans for pinto beans or add corn for extra sweetness.
Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.