Black Bean Power Bowls with Avocado
Black Bean Power Bowls with Avocado
Ingredients
For the Black Beans
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cans black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Quinoa
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 2 cups water
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Toppings
- 2 avocados, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup corn, fresh or frozen, thawed
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, cut into wedges, for serving
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, for serving (optional)
- as needed hot sauce, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Cook the quinoa: Combine rinsed quinoa, water, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until all water is absorbed and quinoa is fluffy. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
⏱️ 20 min
- 2
Prepare the black beans: While quinoa cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Add the rinsed and drained black beans, vegetable broth, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Simmer the black beans: Bring the black bean mixture to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to low and cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the liquid has slightly reduced and the flavors have melded. Lightly mash about one-quarter of the beans with the back of a spoon to create a slightly thicker consistency.
⏱️ 12 min
- 4
Assemble the power bowls: Divide the cooked quinoa among four serving bowls. Top each with a generous portion of the seasoned black beans. Arrange diced avocado, halved cherry tomatoes, and corn over the beans.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Garnish and serve: Sprinkle fresh cilantro over each bowl. Serve immediately with lime wedges, and optional Greek yogurt and hot sauce on the side.
⏱️ 3 min
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Black Bean Power Bowls with Avocado
Ingredients
For the Black Beans
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cans black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Quinoa
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 2 cups water
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Toppings
- 2 avocados, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup corn, fresh or frozen, thawed
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, cut into wedges, for serving
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, for serving (optional)
- as needed hot sauce, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Cook the quinoa: Combine rinsed quinoa, water, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until all water is absorbed and quinoa is fluffy. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
⏱️ 20 min - 2
Prepare the black beans: While quinoa cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Add the rinsed and drained black beans, vegetable broth, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Simmer the black beans: Bring the black bean mixture to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to low and cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the liquid has slightly reduced and the flavors have melded. Lightly mash about one-quarter of the beans with the back of a spoon to create a slightly thicker consistency.
⏱️ 12 min - 4
Assemble the power bowls: Divide the cooked quinoa among four serving bowls. Top each with a generous portion of the seasoned black beans. Arrange diced avocado, halved cherry tomatoes, and corn over the beans.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Garnish and serve: Sprinkle fresh cilantro over each bowl. Serve immediately with lime wedges, and optional Greek yogurt and hot sauce on the side.
⏱️ 3 min