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Quinoa Burrito Bowl

Yields4 ServingsTotal Time15 mins

Who doesn't love a burrito bowl, especially when it contains whole food ingredients and you can whip it up in 15 minutes! It's the NB nutrition way - simple, healthy, quick! If I'm not in the mood to make dinner but still want to fill my body with goodness this is one of my go-to's. It's high in fibre, vegetarian protein and healthy fats from the delicious avocado dressing. It's also a fantastic meal to make when meal prepping as well to enjoy as lunches or a pre-made dinner during busy weeks.

 1 cup quinoa, uncooked
 2 400g can of organic black beans, drained and rinsed
 1 fresh corn
 ½ cup parsley, finely chopped
 4 tomatoes, chopped
 4 cups of romaine or cos lettuce, roughly chopped
 ½ red onion, finely chopped
Avocado Dressing
 1 ripe avocado
 juice from 1 lemon
 1 tbsp olive oil
 1 tsp dijon mustard
 1 tsp honey
 salt/pepper
1

Cook quinoa as per instructions. Once cooked rinse under cold water and drain well.

2

Cook corn in boiling water for 5 minutes, OR enjoy it raw. Slice cobs off the corn with a knife.

3

To make the dressing add all ingredients into a blender and blend together until smooth.

4

Add cooked quinoa, black beans, corn, parsley into a bowl and stir together until well combined.

5

To assemble in a bowl or plate, add one large handful of lettuce, one chopped tomato, 1.5 cups of the quinoa-bean mixture and drizzle or spoon the avocado dressing on top.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4