Name: Mexican-style kumara and quinoa Buddha bowls
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 cup kumara, cut into 1cm cubes; 1 tablespoon oil; 1 cup red quinoa, uncooked; 2 cup vegetable stock; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1/4 teaspoon chilli powder; 400 gram canned black beans, drained; 1/2 red capsicum, deseeded, diced; 1/4 red onion, chopped; 1/2 cup coriander, chopped; 3 tablespoon maple syrup; 4 tablespoon lime juice; avocado, nuts or seeds (optional)

Mexican-style kumara and quinoa Buddha bowls

Discover the power of Buddha bowls with this tasty Mexican-inspired recipe. Packed with beans, quinoa, spices and herbs, these bowls make a delicious dairy and gluten-free lunch or dinner

Serves 4

Cook

25M

Ingredients

2 cup kumara, cut into 1cm cubes

1 tablespoon oil

1 cup red quinoa, uncooked

2 cup vegetable stock

1 teaspoon cumin

1/4 teaspoon chilli powder

400 gram canned black beans, drained

1/2 red capsicum, deseeded, diced

1/4 red onion, chopped

1/2 cup coriander, chopped

3 tablespoon maple syrup

4 tablespoon lime juice

avocado, nuts or seeds (optional)

Method

1.Preheat oven to 220°C. Place kumara into a roasting dish, drizzle with oil and roast for 15-20 minutes until tender.

2.Meanwhile, place quinoa and vegetable stock in a saucepan, bring to the boil and simmer gently for 15 minutes or until all the liquid is absorbed and quinoa tender.

3.While still hot, stir through the spices then add the roasted kumara and black beans, capsicum, onion and coriander.

4.Whisk the syrup and 3 tablespoons of the lime juice together and drizzle over the top. Mix and divide between 4 bowls. Serve with toppings of your choice, such as sliced avocado, nuts, or a handful of spinach or corn. Finish with the remaining lime juice.

Try the syrup and lime mix stirred into natural yoghurt as a salad dressing. This makes a great packed lunch for work as it can be eaten hot or cold. PER SERVE Energy 419kcal, 1757kj • Protein 15.7g • Total Fat 8.2g • Saturated Fat 1g • Carbohydrate 69g • Fibre 13.8g • Sodium 510mg
Note

Sophie Gray