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Healthy Quinoa Black Bean Power Bowl

Power up your plate with this vibrant Quinoa Black Bean Power Bowl! It combines earthy quinoa, black beans, and sweet roasted sweet potatoes with a zesty cilantro-lime dressing for a satisfying and healthy meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Roasted Sweet Potato
  • 1 large sweet potato peel and diced
  • 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Quinoa
  • 3/4 cup red quinoa
  • 1 3/4 cups water
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 lime juice of
  • 2 tablespoon cilantro chopped
  • 1/4 cup plain non fat Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon agave nectar or honey
  • pinch salt, garlic powder, and chili powder
Bowl Assembly
  • 1 cup black beans rinsed and drained
  • Cilantro for garnishing

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Medium saucepan
  • Fine-mesh sieve
  • Small Bowl

Method
 

Roasted Sweet Potato
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. On a baking sheet, toss the diced sweet potato with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, and a pinch of kosher salt.
  3. Spread the sweet potatoes in a single layer.
  4. Roast for 20-25 minutes, or until tender and slightly caramelized, flipping halfway through. Ensure they are fork-tender.
Quinoa
  1. Rinse the quinoa thoroughly under cold running water using a fine-mesh sieve. This step is crucial to remove saponins, which can impart a bitter taste.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed quinoa with 1 3/4 cups of water and 1/4 teaspoon of kosher salt.
  3. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
  4. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan tightly, and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until all the liquid is absorbed.
  5. Remove from heat and let it stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff gently with a fork.
Cilantro Cream Drizzle
  1. In a small bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, the juice of half a lime, agave nectar (or honey), a pinch of salt, garlic powder, and chili powder.
  2. Whisk everything together until smooth and creamy. Adjust lime juice or sweetener to taste.
Assembling the Bowls
  1. Divide the cooked quinoa between two bowls.
  2. Top the quinoa with the roasted sweet potato cubes and the rinsed black beans.
  3. Drizzle generously with the cilantro cream dressing.
  4. Garnish with additional fresh cilantro.

Notes

This Quinoa Black Bean Power Bowl is a delicious and nutritious meal, perfect for lunch or dinner. It's also great for meal prep! Store components separately and assemble when ready to eat.
Nutrition information is estimated based on common ingredients and serving sizes and may vary.