Vegan Mexican Quinoa Bowl with Green Chile Cilantro Sauce

May 25, 2023May 25, 20230 2
Vegan Mexican Quinoa Bowl with Green Chile Cilantro Sauce recipe for healthy eaters
in Vegan

Prep

25 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

Vegan Green Chile Cilantro Sauce :
1 cup unsalted raw cashews
1 can chopped green chile peppers
1/4 cup hemp milk
1/2 jalapeno pepper with seeds , or more to taste
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups chopped fresh cilantro
3 cups water
1 1/2 cups quinoa
2 romaine hearts , chopped
2 cans black beans , rinsed and drained
3 cups chopped red bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped red onion
2 avocados , chopped

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
404
Sugar
4g
Fat
20g
This vegan Mexican quinoa bowl is the perfect meal for anyone who wants a healthy, hearty, and delicious meal. This quinoa bowl is packed with nutrients, fiber, and protein. The bowl is topped with a vegan green chile cilantro sauce that is made from cashews, green chile peppers, cilantro, and other healthy ingredients. This sauce is full of flavor and adds a great kick to the dish. This vegan Mexican quinoa bowl is perfect for lunch or dinner and can be enjoyed on its own or with a side salad. This meal is satisfying, easy to make, and perfect for people who are looking for a healthy yet delicious meal.

Instructions

1.In a large bowl, rinse quinoa and drain until dry.
2.In a medium saucepan, add quinoa and 3 cups of water and bring it to a boil. Once it's boiled, put a lid on the saucepan and simmer it for 15 minutes on low heat.
3.In a blender, add unsalted raw cashews, green chile peppers, hemp milk, jalapeno pepper, salt, and cilantro. Blend until smooth.
4.In a large bowl, add cooked quinoa, black beans, chopped red bell pepper, and chopped red onion. Mix everything together.
5.Add chopped romaine lettuce to the bowl and then pour the green chile cilantro sauce over it.
6.Add chopped avocado on top, and serve.

PROS

This vegan Mexican quinoa bowl is delicious, hearty, and so healthy.

It is full of fiber, protein, and healthy fats.

This meal is vegan and gluten-free which makes it safe for vegans and people who are gluten intolerant.

CONS

This recipe requires quite a bit of prep time, but the end result is worth it.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This meal is very healthy and perfect for people who are looking for a high protein, high fiber, and low-calorie meal. The quinoa and black beans provide protein, fiber, and various vitamins and minerals. The red bell pepper and avocado are packed with vitamins, minerals, and healthy fats. The green chile cilantro sauce is made with cashews and hemp milk, which are a great source of healthy fats, fiber, and protein.

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