Hearty Warm Quinoa Bowl
Hearty Warm Quinoa Bowl brings together tender quinoa, sweet corn, and creamy black beans with crunchy peppers and onion, all tied together by a bright lime-cumin dressing. Each bite is layered with fresh cilantro and gentle heat from black pepper, making it satisfying yet light. Serve it for lunch or a casual dinner, or as a nourishing side at gatherings.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Hearty Warm Quinoa Bowl, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 60 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 37 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 72
- Heart Health
- 56
- Metabolic
- 57
- Digestive
- 38
- Inflammatory
- 40
- Performance
- 60
- General Wellness
- 1
Make dressing: In a large serving bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, salt, pepper, and cumin until well blended.
- 2
Make salad: In a saucepan, bring water, quinoa, and salt to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
- 3
Move the cooked quinoa to the serving bowl with the dressing. Add the beans, corn, bell pepper, onion, and cilantro. Stir with a large spoon or wide spatula until combined.
- Calories 423.85 kcal High 21%
- Protein 13.56 g Good Source 27%
- Carbohydrate 58.13 g 21%
- Total Fat 16.24 g High 21%
- Saturated Fat 1.83 g Moderate 9%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 128.12 mg Moderate 6%
- Dietary Fiber 10.48 g Good Source 37%
- Total Sugars 5.76 g --
- Added Sugars 3.73 g Moderate 7%
- Calcium 104.05 mg Low Source 8%
- Iron 4.13 mg Good Source 23%
- Potassium 162.18 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 42.9 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 39.46 mg Good Source 44%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Corn 🌽
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Hearty Warm Quinoa Bowl is made with 11 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Beans, Black Pepper, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, and Fresh Cilantro. Each serving provides about 423.85 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Hearty Warm Quinoa Bowl made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Beans, Black Pepper, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, Fresh Cilantro, Ground Cumin. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Hearty Warm Quinoa Bowl?
- About 40 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 423.85 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Hearty Warm Quinoa Bowl easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Hearty Warm Quinoa Bowl healthy?
- Hearty Warm Quinoa Bowl has an easyChef Pro health score of 61/100. Per serving, it provides 423.85 calories and 13.56 g of protein, or 27% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 128.12 mg (6% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 1.83 g (9% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 3.73 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Corn and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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