SPRING 2017 | Balanced Bowls | 8
Southwest Quinoa Bowl
Prep : 5 mins Cook : 20 mins Serves : 2
ingredients :
½ cup quinoa ¼ tsp adobo seasoning ( or a southwest flavor seasoning ) ¼ tsp salt 2 tsp olive oil 1 medium sweet potato , chopped ¼ cup onion , chopped ½ cup canned black beans , rinsed 1 medium red bell pepper , sliced 1 medium avocado , sliced Cilantro for garnish
honey lime dressing :
2 tbsp canned coconut milk * 1 tbsp water 1 tsp olive oil Juice of 1 lime , about 3 tbsp 1 tbsp raw honey tsp salt , or more to taste
directions :
1 . Rinse quinoa in fine mesh strainer and place in small pot of water with 1 ½ cups of water . Allow pot to come to a boil , add in your seasoning and simmer for about 15 minutes , until quinoa is tender and water has mostly gone . 2 . While the quinoa is cooking , cook chopped sweet potato and onion in medium pan with olive oil . Add salt and pepper , or more seasoning if you wish . Cook on medium heat until tender , about 10-15 minutes . 3 . In a medium bowl whisk together all ingredients . 4 . Distribute quinoa , potatoes and onions , black beans , bell pepper , and sliced avocado in two serving bowls . Dress with honey lime dressing and garnish with cilantro if you wish , enjoy !
* can sub plain greek yogurt for coconut milk