Baja Grain Bowls
Baja Grain Bowls are a vibrant and customizable dish featuring wholesome grains, fresh vegetables, and zesty dressings, perfect for meal prep or a nourishing meal.
Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
- Medium saucepan
- Mixing Bowl
- Whisk
Ingredients
Grains
- 1 cup quinoa or brown rice (uncooked) These whole grains serve as a nutritious base for your bowl.
Liquid
- 2 cups vegetable broth or water Using vegetable broth enhances the flavor of the grains.
Beans
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans Drained and rinsed, packed with protein.
Vegetables
- 1 cup corn Frozen or fresh, adds sweetness.
- 1 each bell pepper Diced, any color for crunch and color.
- 1 each avocado Sliced, adds creaminess.
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes Halved, juicy and flavorful.
- 1 small red onion Thinly sliced for sharpness.
- 1 each lime Juiced for brightness.
Dressing
- 1 tablespoon olive oil Adds smooth richness.
- 1 teaspoon chili powder Lends subtle heat.
Seasoning
- Salt and pepper To taste.
Garnish
- 1 bunch fresh cilantro Chopped, for garnish.
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa or brown rice under cold water to remove bitterness.
- In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of vegetable broth or water to a boil. Add rinsed grains, stir, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer.
- Prepare vegetables: dice bell pepper, halve cherry tomatoes, and thinly slice red onion. Add frozen corn to the pot during the last few minutes of cooking.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Once grains are cooked, let sit covered for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine fluffed grains with black beans, corn, bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, and red onion. Drizzle with lime dressing and toss gently.
- Assemble bowls with a scoop of the grain mixture, topped with sliced avocado and garnished with cilantro.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
Feel free to customize with different grains, proteins, or vegetables based on your preferences.