Quinoa Fajita Bowls

Sara

These Quinoa Fajita Bowls come together in less than 30 minutes and are loaded with flavor! This is a great Vegetarian, Gluten Free option for Mexican night!

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 20

Total Time 35

Course Main Dish

Cuisine Mexican

Servings

Calories 337 kcal

Ingredients

1 cup uncooked Quinoa
2 Tbs EVOO extra virgin olive oil
2 Baby Bella Red Peppers sliced thin
2 Baby Bella Orange Peppers sliced thin
2 Baby Bella Yellow Peppers sliced thin
½ medium Yellow Onion sliced thin
1 teaspoon Chili Powder
1 teaspoon Paprika
1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
1 teaspoon Cumin
½ teaspoon Oregano
1 teaspoon Sea Salt
½ teaspoon Black Pepper
¼ cup Water
¼ cup chopped fresh Cilantro
Juice from 1 Lime about 2-3 Tbs
1 15 oz can Black Beans drained and rinsed
3 Roma Tomatoes diced
1 - 2 Avocados sliced
Chopped Romaine Lettuce
Lime wedges and more cilantro for garnish if desired

Instructions

Cook Quinoa as directed on package
Once Quinoa is cooked add Lime Juice and Cilantro, stir well
Add EVOO to a large skillet and heat over med/high heat
When oil is warm add Peppers and Onions, sauté 5 minutes until veggies have softened a bit
In a small bowl mix together Chili Powder, Paprika, Garlic Powder, Cumin, Oregano, Salt, and Pepper
Pour seasoning over Peppers, add water, and stir for 2-3 minutes
Heat Black Beans in a microwave safe bowl for 1-2 minutes
Prepare your bowls
Add desired amount of Quinoa, Peppers, Beans, Tomatoes, Lettuce, Avocado
Squeeze more Lime Juice over and add Cilantro if desired
Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 337kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 13gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 767mgPotassium: 895mgFiber: 13gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 2016IUVitamin C: 138mgCalcium: 64mgIron: 4mg

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