VEGAN MEXICAN QUINOA BOWL WITH GREEN CHILE CILANTRO SAUCE

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Quinoa gets tossed with red bell peppers, black beans, romaine, and red onions, then smothered in a dairy-free sauce with a jalapeño kick. An easy meal!

Provided by Mackenzie Schieck

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup unsalted raw cashews
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chile peppers
¼ cup hemp milk
½ jalapeno pepper with seeds, or more to taste
½ teaspoon salt
1 ¼ cups chopped fresh cilantro
3 cups water
1 ½ cups quinoa
2 romaine hearts, chopped
2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
3 cups chopped red bell pepper
½ cup chopped red onion
2 avocados, chopped

Steps:

  • Combine cashews, green chile peppers, hemp milk, jalapeno pepper, and salt in a blender; process until smooth.
  • Pour cashew mixture into a small bowl; stir in 1 cup cilantro.
  • Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Divide romaine lettuce among 4 bowls. Top with quinoa, black beans, red bell pepper, and onion. Drizzle cilantro sauce on top. Garnish with remaining 1/4 cup cilantro and chopped avocados.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 855.3 calories, Carbohydrate 110.2 g, Fat 35.2 g, Fiber 32.6 g, Protein 33.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 1482.8 mg, Sugar 10.3 g

rita compton
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This quinoa bowl is a great healthy and delicious meal. I love the combination of flavors.


Emiliano Rivera
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I've made this quinoa bowl several times now, and it's always a hit. It's a great way to get my kids to eat more vegetables.


Olwethu Thando
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This quinoa bowl is the perfect way to warm up on a cold day. The flavors are incredible, and the sauce is so creamy.


Wadeeri Larki
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I'm always looking for new vegan recipes, and this quinoa bowl is definitely a keeper. It's healthy, delicious, and easy to make.


Tiktok FunNy AySoR
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This recipe is a lifesaver on busy weeknights. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


najim hossen
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This quinoa bowl is a great way to meal prep. I made a big batch of quinoa and sauce on the weekend, and then I just assembled the bowls throughout the week.


T Douglas
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I love how customizable this recipe is. I can add or remove ingredients to suit my own taste.


Jamie Hagerty
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This was my first time making a quinoa bowl, and it turned out great! I'm definitely going to be making this again.


Collins Olotuah
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This quinoa bowl is a great meatless meal option. It's packed with protein and vegetables, and it's very flavorful.


Tameka Pettis
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a great way to get my kids to eat more vegetables.


Mutiso Catherine
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This quinoa bowl is a great healthy and delicious meal. It's perfect for lunch or dinner.


Trevyn Roughton
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The quinoa, vegetables, and sauce all come together perfectly.


Kristina Mcsherry
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover quinoa. I had some quinoa that was about to go bad, and this recipe was the perfect way to use it up.


Prabin Sharma
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I made this quinoa bowl for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The flavors were so well-balanced.


Kieragaming 57
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The quinoa bowl was delicious! The quinoa was cooked perfectly, and the vegetables were fresh and flavorful. The sauce was also very tasty.


Zb Baloch
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I love how easy this recipe was to follow. I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to make this dish without any problems.


Shadie Karma
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This quinoa bowl was a hit with my family! The flavors were incredible, and the green chile-cilantro sauce was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.