Mexican Black Bean & Quinoa Bowls

Mexican Black Bean & Quinoa Bowls

with Guacamole & Roasted Sweet Potato

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cook time

35 min

For these hearty, Mexican-spiced grain bowls, you’ll add pickled jalapeño pepper to a base of tricolor quinoa for a pleasant kick of heat, then top it all with spiced black beans, roasted sweet potato, zesty marinated tomatoes, cooling guacamole, and toasted pepitas for welcome crunch.

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For these hearty, Mexican-spiced grain bowls, you’ll add pickled jalapeño pepper to a base of tricolor quinoa for a pleasant kick of heat, then top it all with spiced black beans, roasted sweet potato, zesty marinated tomatoes, cooling guacamole, and toasted pepitas for welcome crunch.

Nutrition

700 Cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 each

15.5-oz can Black Beans

½ cup

Tri-Color Quinoa

8 oz

Sweet Potato

4 oz

Grape Tomatoes

1 each

Lime

2 clove

Garlic

¼ cup

Guacamole

1 oz

Sliced Pickled Jalapeño Peppers

2 tbsp

Crème Fraîche

2 tbsp

Raw Pepitas

1 tbsp

Mexican Spice Blend (Ancho Chile Powder, Smoked Paprika, Garlic Powder, Ground Cumin & Dried Mexican Oregano)

Note: Measurements are for 2 serving recipes.

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Instructions

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step 1

Prepare & roast the sweet potato

Preheat the oven to 450°F. Fill a medium pot 3/4 of the way up with salted water; cover and heat to boiling on high. Wash and dry the fresh produce. Line a sheet pan with foil. Medium dice the sweet potato(es). Place on the sheet pan. Drizzle with olive oil; season with salt, pepper, and half the spice blend. Toss to coat. Arrange in an even layer. Roast 20 to 24 minutes, or until browned and tender when pierced with a fork. Remove from the oven.

Instructions

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step 1

Prepare & roast the sweet potato

Preheat the oven to 450°F. Fill a medium pot 3/4 of the way up with salted water; cover and heat to boiling on high. Wash and dry the fresh produce. Line a sheet pan with foil. Medium dice the sweet potato(es). Place on the sheet pan. Drizzle with olive oil; season with salt, pepper, and half the spice blend. Toss to coat. Arrange in an even layer. Roast 20 to 24 minutes, or until browned and tender when pierced with a fork. Remove from the oven.

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step 2

Cook the quinoa

Meanwhile, add the quinoa to the pot of boiling water and cook, uncovered, 18 to 20 minutes, or until tender. Turn off the heat. Drain thoroughly and return to the pot. Cover to keep warm.

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step 3

Prepare the remaining ingredients & marinate the tomatoes

Meanwhile, peel and roughly chop 2 cloves of garlic (or 4 cloves for 4 servings). Drain and rinse the beans. Using a zester or the small side of a box grater, finely grate the lime to get 1 teaspoon of zest (or 2 teaspoons for 4 servings). Quarter the lime(s). In a bowl, combine the guacamole and the juice of 2 lime wedges (or 4 wedges for 4 servings). Season with salt and pepper. Halve the tomatoes; place in a separate bowl. Add the lime zest and the juice of the remaining lime wedges; season with salt and pepper. Set aside to marinate, stirring occasionally. Roughly chop the peppers. Thoroughly wash your hands immediately after handling.

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step 4

Toast the pepitas

In a medium nonstick pan (or large for 4 servings), heat a drizzle of olive oil on medium-high until hot. Add the pepitas; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, 1 to 3 minutes, or until toasted (be careful, as the pepitas may pop as they toast). Transfer to a bowl and immediately season with salt. Wipe out the pan.

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step 5

Cook the beans & serve your dish

In the same pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil on medium-high until hot. Add the chopped garlic; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring constantly, 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until softened. Carefully add the drained beans, remaining spice blend, and 1/3 cup of water (or 2/3 cup for 4 servings); season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, 3 to 4 minutes, or until combined. Turn off the heat; stir in the crème fraîche until combined. Taste, then season with salt and pepper if desired. To the pot of cooked quinoa, add a drizzle of olive oil and as much of the chopped peppers as you’d like, depending on how spicy you’d like the dish to be. Season with salt and pepper; stir to combine. Serve the finished quinoa topped with the roasted sweet potato(es), cooked beans, marinated tomatoes (including any liquid), and seasoned guacamole. Garnish with the toasted pepitas. Enjoy!

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