Southwest Quinoa Bowls

This Southwest Quinoa Bowl is sure to become a go-to when you’re looking for a quick but tasty dinner, lunch, or side dish. It’s a low calorie, low effort recipe that you can prep ahead. Plus, with only 5 minutes of prep time and the ability to slow cook, it’s easy to throw together.

With two nutritional powerhouses in this recipe, beans and quinoa, this recipe promises you fibre, essential minerals, and all nine essential amino acids. Besides the support for your digestion and energy, the corn, tomatoes, and vegetable broth help make this dish nice and flavourful. Top it with some avocado for some healthy fat, and voila: your new favourite meal! This dish is a great option for our vegetarian, vegan, gluten free, or dairy free friends.

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Southwest Quinoa Bowls

Ingredients:

• 1 cup quinoa rinsed
• 15 oz. black beans rinsed and drained
• 14 oz. diced tomatoes
• 1 cup kernel corn, frozen
• 1 tsp. chili powder
• 2 cup vegetable broth

Assembly instructions:

1. Add all ingredients to a large freezer bag. Remove excess air, seal and freeze.

Cooking instructions:

1. Thaw. Cook in slow cooker on low for 5-6 hours or on high for 3-4 hours. Instant Pot: high pressure for 15 minutes, quick release.

Southwest Quinoa Bowl Suggestions:

• Adding Protein to Your Bowl: For our vegetarian or vegan friends, adding tofu, roasted chickpeas, or edamame to your bowl helps take the protein content up a notch. If you are a meat-eater, some grilled chicken breast, strips of steak, or medium boiled eggs are always great pairing options.
• Other Topping Ideas: While we love some creamy avocado and fresh cilantro on our bowl, you can really choose your own adventure with this dish. Seeds, chopped nuts, and other fresh herbs can add some fun texture or flavour to your bowl. If you have fresh cucumber, cherry tomatoes, or pickled red onions on hand, they also make delicious additions to the meal.
• How to Serve Southwest Quinoa Bowls: These bowls make for a quick and easy weeknight dinner, a healthy lunch, or a fantastic side dish to your favourite grilled or roasted protein main.
• Storing Leftovers: Any extra servings of this Southwest Quinoa Bowl can be placed in airtight containers and kept in the fridge for 3-5 days (perfect for a week of lunches!).

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Southwest Quinoa Bowls

Prep Time

5 mins

Cook Time

2 hrs

Total Time

2 hrs 5 mins

 

Course: Main Course, Side Dish

Keyword: freezer meal, Instant Pot, slow cooker, vegan, vegetarian

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 358 kcal

Ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa rinsed
• 15 oz. black beans rinsed and drained
• 14 oz. diced tomatoes
• 1 cup kernel corn frozen
• 1 tsp. chili powder
• 2 cup vegetable broth

Instructions

Assembly instructions:

1. Add all ingredients to a large freezer bag. Remove excess air, seal and freeze.

Cooking instructions:

1. Thaw. Cook in slow cooker on low for 5-6 hours or on high for 3-4 hours. Instant Pot: high pressure for 15 minutes, quick release.