Eat to Energise and Release Body Fat › Energise Recipe 69

Southwest Black Bean and Quinoa Bowl

Prep 10 min · Cook 15 min · Serves 2

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup dry quinoa, rinsed
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp chili powder
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/4 tsp salt (optional)
• ¾ cup water
• 2 cups mixed greens
• 1 cup corn
• 1 cup black beans, drained
• 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
• 1/2 cup diced red onion
• 1 cup diced cucumber
• 1/4 cup diced avocado
• Coriander, chopped, to taste
• Lime vinaigrette, to taste

Method

1. Toast the quinoa in a dry pot over medium heat for 2-3 minutes.
2. Stir in the garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, and salt.
3. Add the water, bring to a boil, then cover and simmer 15 minutes.
4. Divide the greens, corn, beans, tomatoes, onion, cucumber, and avocado between bowls, leaving room for the quinoa.
5. Add the cooked quinoa, drizzle with lime vinaigrette, and top with coriander.

Highlights: 20g fibre, 6.6mg iron and 1,440mg potassium per serving.

Nutrition is per serving. The figures are estimates, so use them as a guide only.

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