Quinoa Black Bean Burrito Bowl
Ingredients:
1c. Quinoa
1T. Olive Oil
1 Small Onion, minced
1 Clove Garlic, minced
2 cans spicy black beans (I like Whole Foods 365 Organic Spicy Black Beans personally)
1-2 Jalepenos, minced
1/4c. Cilantro, chopped; plus more for garnish
1/4t. Chili Powder
Pinch Cayenne Pepper
1/4c. Fresh Lime Juice
Tapatio, to taste (or other hot sauce of choice)
Mixed Greens, shredded (I used a mix of kale, spinach, and other super greens, in order to make it healthier than just chopped iceberg lettuce, but to each his own).
Salt, to taste
Garnishment Options:
Tapatio hot sauce
Red, yellow and orange peppers, chopped
Tomatoes, diced
Fresh limes
Guacamole
Salsa
Sliced Avocado
Corn
Directions:
Cook Quinoa according to directions on package. Generally it is 1to 2 ratio, so 1c. quinoa to 2c. water or broth.
While Quinoa is cooking, heat 1T. olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and add the onions. Cook until the onions turn translucent and start to brown. Add garlic and jalepeno and saute for 1-2 minutes longer. Add black beans to the pot, with about 1/4-1/2c. canned liquid, as well as a 1/4c. H20, 2T. cilantro, chili and cayenne seasoning. Bring to a boil, and then turn it down to a medium low heat for about 15 minutes. Stir in about 2T. fresh lime juice. Season with salt and Tapatio to taste. I like mine spicy if you can't tell...
When the quinoa is finished cooking, fluff it with a fork and add 2T. chopped cilantro and 2T. fresh lime juice. Season with salt to taste.
Prepare your burrito bowls as you so desire. Start with a little quinoa, top with your mixed greens, and a good helping of beans. Then add whatever garnishments your little heart desires!
Enjoy!!
Original recipe can be found at: http://theshiksa.com/2012/05/01/quinoa-black-bean-burrito-bowls/
