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This Southwestern Veggie Quinoa Bowl is packed with onions, black beans, peppers, Mexican cheese, and of course quinoa… talk about delicious!

Following is a delicious recipe and guest post from Team Holly with The Healthy Cooking Blog. ENJOY!

This fabulous vegetarian southwestern quinoa recipe will be a game changer for you. Put quinoa on to cook, sauté vegetables and combine together to pop in the oven for hearty, healthy and absolutely wonderful one-dish quick meal!

Quinoa has a light and fluffy texture when cooked, so it’s a great alternative to rice. Whether you’re looking to create a delicious side or build a main course, your family will request this incredible Southwestern Veggie Quinoa Bowl again and again!

Go grab the recipe to have on hand for a busy night this week! Here’s what you’ll need…

Southwestern Veggie Quinoa Bowl

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Southwestern Veggie Quinoa Bowl

Prep Time20

Cook Time20

Total Time40

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Mexican

Servings: 4

Author: Holly Clegg

Ingredients

3/4 cup quinoa
1 1/2 cups water
1 cup chopped onion
1 red bell pepper cored and chopped
1 cup chopped peeled sweet potato
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon ground chili powder
1 teaspoon ground oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 1/2 cups salsa
1/4 cup fresh chopped cilantro
1 cup reduced-fat Mexican blend cheese

Instructions

Preheat oven 350°F. Coat 9-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
In medium nonstick pot, combine quinoa and water. Bring to boil, reduce heat and cook, covered about 17-20 minutes or until water absorbed and quinoa cooked. Remove from heat and fluff with fork. Set aside.
Meanwhile, in large nonstick pan coated with nonstick cooking spray, sauté onion, bell pepper, sweet potato, and garlic until tender, about 5-7 minute or until tender. Add chili powder, oregano, and cumin.
To vegetables, add cooked quinoa, black beans, salsa, and cilantro.
Transfer quinoa mixture into prepared baking dish. Top with cheese. Bake 20 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Notes

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 250, Calories from Fat 21%, Fat 6g, Saturated Fat 2g, Cholesterol 12mg, Sodium 600mg, Carbohydrates 36g, Dietary Fiber 7g, Total Sugars 6g, Protein 12g, Dietary Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 2 starch, 1 lean meat

Terrific Tip: Chicken may be added if you want a heartier meal. Garnish with diced avocado, tomatoes, and cilantro.

Find more delicious recipes like this one from Holly Clegg’s Trim and Terrific Guy’s Guide to Eating Well cookbook.

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