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burrito bowl

The Best Burrito Bowl

Fuel up with this deliciously hearty and protein-packed burrito bowl.
4.67 from 3 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people
Calories 199 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup quinoa (or rice)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 cup yellow onion minced
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 2 15 oz cans black or pinto beans
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1/4 tsp chili powder
  • pinch cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1 cup romaine shredded

Instructions
 

The Best Burrito Bowl

  • Cook quinoa or rice according the package instructions.
  • While the quinoa or rice is cooking, put the olive oil into another sauce pan on medium heat.
  • Add onion into the saucepan and sauté  until it is browned and tender. Add the minced garlic and let it sauté for 1-2 minutes longer.
  • Add the black beans to the pot of onions with 1/2 cup water, 2 tbsp cilantro, chili powder, and cayenne pepper.
  • Once the beans start to boil, reduce heat to medium-low. Let it simmer for 15 minutes or until the liquid is mostly evaporated. Add the lime juice and season with salt to taste.
  • When the quinoa is entirely cooked, remove from heat and fluff with a fork.
  • Mix in 2 tbsp of chopped cilantro and 2 tbsp fresh lime juice. Season with salt to taste.
  • Pour the quinoa evenly between four bowls.
  • Top each portion of quinoa with 1/4 cup of shredded lettuce and simmered black beans, and add any other toppings you'd like!

Nutrition

Calories: 199kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 6mgPotassium: 313mgFiber: 4gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 1142IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 31mgIron: 2mg
Keyword burrito, clean eating, diet
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