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Baja Grain Bowl
A healthy rainbow grain bowl made with nutritious brown rice and quinoa, vitamin packed veggies including bell pepper, sweet potatoes, corn, avocado and red onion. And it also includes hearty black beans to add more fiber and protein. Fresh, filling and incredibly delicious!
👥 4 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 55 min⏳ Prep: 30 min🔥 Cook: 25 min👤 Jaclyn📖 cookingclassy
🥘 Ingredients
Check off ingredients as you prepare them:
🍳 Cookware
- baking sheet
- oven
- food processor
- bowl
- microwave
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Preheat oven to 400 degress. Spray a rimmed 18 by 13-inch baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray.
2
Place sweet potatoes on baking sheet in a mound, drizzle over 1 Tbsp olive oil, add 1/2 tsp of each cumin, smoked paprika and ancho chili powder. Season with salt and pepper to taste, toss potatoes well to evenly coat then spread into an even layer.
olive oil1 Tbspcup olive oil1/3each cumin, smoked paprika, and ancho chili powder1 tsp
3
Bake in preheated oven ⏱️ 15 minutes. Toss then return to oven and continue to roast until tender, about ⏱️ 10 minutes longer.
4
Meanwhile in a food processor make the dressing by blending together cilantro, 1/3 cup olive oil, the lime juice and zest, garlic, honey and salt and pepper to taste. Pulse until the cilantro is finely minced.
olive oil1 Tbspcup olive oil1/3cup (slightly packed) fresh cilantro1/2honey (or maple syrup)1 tsp
5
In a microwave safe bowl toss together black beans with remaining 1/2 tsp each of cumin, smoked paprika and chili powder. Season with salt and pepper. Heat in microwave until warmed through.
black beans, (drained)1 (14.5 oz) can
6
Toss together rice and quinoa (if using both), then divide it among four large serving bowls.
7
Add bell pepper or tomatoes, sweet potatoes, corn, avocados, red onion and black beans. Drizzle each serving with cilantro lime dressing.
avocado, (sliced)1black beans, (drained)1 (14.5 oz) can
Nutrition Facts
calories
735 kcal
fat Content
33 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
21 g
sugar Content
14 g
sodium Content
510 mg
protein Content
17 g
trans Fat Content
0.003 g
carbohydrate Content
100 g
saturated Fat Content
5 g
unsaturated Fat Content
27 g
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