Big Chipotle-Lime Black Bean & Quinoa Bowl with Cherry Tomatoes
Big Chipotle-Lime Black Bean & Quinoa Bowl with Cherry Tomatoes brings Mexican flavour to a plate that delivers 43g of protein for 913 kcal. A reliable weeknight dinner that reheats beautifully for meal prep.
Ingredients
- 270g black beans
- 255g quinoa
- 80g cherry tomatoes
- 80g spinach
- 8g sriracha
- 15g lime
- 50g greek yoghurt
- 1 tsp chipotle chilli flakes & cumin
- 80g avocado
- 20g tortilla chips
- fresh coriander
Method
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Prep everything first: wash and trim the cherry tomatoes and spinach, then measure out the sauce ingredients.
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Rinse the quinoa and simmer in 2 parts water for 15 minutes until the tails appear, then fluff.
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Warm the black beans in a pan with a splash of water and the seasoning, lightly crushing a few to thicken.
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Rub the protein with chipotle and cumin. Stir the hot sauce and lime into the yoghurt for a smoky crema.
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Meanwhile, steam or stir-fry the cherry tomatoes and spinach for 3-5 minutes until just tender with a little bite.
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Build the bowl: quinoa first, then the veg and black bean, spooning over any remaining sauce. Finish with the fresh coriander.
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Bulking upgrade: add the avocado, tortilla chips for extra energy-dense calories.
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