Description
This Fiesta Veggie Power Bowl is a vibrant and nutritious meal that features a colorful assortment of vegetables and hearty grains, topped with zesty flavors for a satisfying dish.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup cooked brown rice or quinoa
- 1/2 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup corn kernels (fresh or roasted)
- 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 avocado, sliced
- 1/4 cup shredded carrots
Seasonings and Garnishes:
- 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- Salt & pepper, to taste
Optional Toppings:
- pumpkin seeds
- salsa
- hot sauce
Instructions
- Prepare veggies: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté red bell pepper, corn, and carrots with chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper for 3–5 minutes until slightly tender.
- Assemble base: In a large bowl, layer cooked rice or quinoa, black beans, sautéed veggies, and avocado slices.
- Add toppings: Sprinkle with chopped cilantro and optional pumpkin seeds or drizzle with salsa or hot sauce.
- Finish: Squeeze fresh lime juice over the bowl and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Saute, Assemble
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
