Quinoa & mixed beans vegan bowls
These quinoa & mixed beans vegan bowls are inspired by Latin American food. They are packed with plant-based protein, iron and fibre.
Servings 2 -3 servings
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup raw quinoa any colour
- 1 1/2 cups canned beans
- 1/2 small red onion
- juice of 1 1/2 limes
- 1 bunch broccolini
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1 small capsicum any colour
- 1/4 cup coarsely chopped coriander leaves
- 1 small chilli optional
Seasoning
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground cumin
- freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Thinly slice onion and place in a bowl with lime juice.
- Drain quinoa and place in a pot with 2 cups water. Let boil and simmer until fluffy (about 15-20 minutes).
- Rinse and drain beans.
- Chop broccolini in pieces and steam until al dente.
- Wilt baby spinach using the residual heat from steaming the broccolini.
- Seed and chop capsicum.
- Mix quinoa, beans, onion, broccolini, baby spinach, capsicum and most of the coriander (reserve some for garnish).
- Season with olive oil, salt, cumin and pepper, mix well.
- Serve in bowls topped with chilli (if using) and reserved coriander.