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power bowl of chipotle kale quinoa

Southwest Chipotle Kale Quinoa Bowl

Tami McBride
Delicious, spicy vegan Southwest Chipotle Kale Quinoa Bowl with black beans is a quick one skillet dinner, easy to make in 30 minutes or less.  Packed with protein and fiber to fill you up, with calories so low, it will keep you skinny.
4.67 from 9 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Additional Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Dish (Entrée)
Cuisine Power Bowl
Servings 10 servings
Calories 199 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups water or vegetable broth
  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 3-4 cups kale chopped in ribbons
  • 1 15 ounce can black beans (or 1 ⅓ cup home cooked black beans)
  • ½ cup corn frozen
  • 2-4 tablespoons Chipotle in Adobo Sauce minced or pureed
  • ½ teaspoon cumin ground
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice freshly squeezed

Toppings

  • 1 can 20 ounce pineapple tidbits, drained
  • 1 avocado diced
  • 3 tablespoons red onion diced
  • 1 tablespoon cilantro chopped
  • ½ cup pine nuts
  • Salsa to taste

Instructions
 

  • Prep Work
  • CHOP kale into ribbons.
  • DICE red onions.
  • PUREE or MINCE chipotle in adobo sauce.
  • CHOP cilantro.
  • JUICE lime.
  • MIX cumin, smoked paprika and ½ teaspoon salt.
  • Cooking
  • HEAT skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil, kale, ½ teaspoon salt and ⅛ teaspoon pepper. Stir to coat the kale.
  • SAUTE kale in hot skillet for 3 minutes, until it starts to wilt and turns a bright green.
  • MIX cumin, smoked paprika and ½ teaspoon salt with the black beans until the black beans are coated with the spices.
  • ADD black beans, corn, quinoa, water, and lime juice to the skillet and bring to a boil. 
  • REDUCE heat. Simmer covered for 15-20 minutes, or until quinoa is cooked and liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat.
  • REST covered for 3 minutes.
  • FLUFF with a fork.
  • SERVE warm and garnished with pineapple tidbits, avocado, red onion, salsa, and pine nuts.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1CUPCalories: 199kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 708mgFiber: 8gSugar: 4g
Keyword kale quinoa, kale quinoa bowl
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