Black Bean & Quinoa Burrito Bowl

Who loves burritos? This bowl is so full of color and yummy, crunchy goodness that you won’t even miss the tortilla!

Ingredients:

• 1  1/2 cups quinoa
• 1  1/2 cups black beans, canned, rinsed and drained
• 1  1/2 cups corn, defrosted
• 1 medium bell pepper, red, seeded and chopped
• 4 medium scallions, chopped
• 1 tsp garlic, finely minced
• 1/4 cup cilantro, fresh, chopped fine
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, optional
• 1/3 cup lime juice
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1  1/4 tsp ground cumin
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• salt, to taste
• pepper, to taste

Directions:

Prep

1. Rinse quinoa in a fine sieve under cold running water until water runs clear
2. Put quinoa in a pot with 2¼ cups water, bring to a boil
3. Cover and simmer 20 minutes or until water is absorbed and quinoa is tender
4. Fluff quinoa with a fork and transfer to large bowl to cool

Make

1. Once quinoa has cooled, add beans, corn, bell pepper, scallions, garlic, cilantro, and cayenne (if using)
2. Toss to combine
3. In a small bowl whisk together lime juice, salt, cumin and add oil in a stream while whisking
4. Drizzle over salad and toss well
5. Add salt and pepper, to taste

Notes

Toss in some fresh greens for added texture and nutrition