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Quick & Easy Vegetarian Mexican Bowl

A Mexican Bowl is a delicious and healthy way to enjoy the bold flavors of Mexican cuisine. It's packed with fresh, tasty ingredients like avocado, black beans, corn, and quinoa and finished off with a zesty lime vinaigrette. You can customize your bowl with your favorite toppings for a versatile meal that's perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep!

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Ingredients

number of servings
4
  • 1 Cup uncooked quinoa Added to
  • 2 cups of water Added to
  • 1 can of black beans, rinsed and drained Added to
  • 1 Cup corn (frozen and thawed or fresh) Added to
  • 2 avocados, diced Added to
  • 2 large tomatoes, diced Added to
  • 1 small red onion, finely chopped Added to
  • 14 Cup Fresh cilantro, chopped Added to
  • Juice of two limes Added to
  • 14 Cup olive oil Added to
  • Salt, to taste Added to
  • Fresh ground black pepper, to taste Added to
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Directions

30 min.
1. Step

Start with cooking the quinoa. Combine the uncooked quinoa with water in a medium-sized saucepan. Bring the mixture to boil over medium-high heat.

2. Step

After the mixture boils, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let the quinoa simmer for about 15 minutes, or until all water is absorbed and quinoa is fluffy.

3. Step

While quinoa is cooking, prepare the rest of the ingredients. Combine the black beans, corn, diced avocado, diced tomatoes, and chopped red onion in a large bowl.

4. Step

To make the vinaigrette, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.

5. Step

When quinoa is ready, fluff it with a fork and let it cool for a few minutes.

6. Step

Add the cooked quinoa to the bowl with the rest of the ingredients. Pour over the vinaigrette, then stir everything together until well combined.

7. Step

Finally, stir in the chopped cilantro.

8. Step

Serve the Mexican Bowl immediately or refrigerate it for a couple of hours to let the flavors meld together.

9. Step

Enjoy your healthy and delicious Mexican Bowl!

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