Featuring the most delicious medley of black beans, roasted sweet potato, fluffy quinoa, and alllll the mix-ins, these vegetarian power bowls are a plant based powerhouse!
To keep things clear and simple, I've broken many of the power bowl components up into separate parts. Everything can be done while the sweet potatoes roast, including making the quinoa and prepping all your mix-ins. Woot!
FIRST ROAST THE SWEET POTATO
Preheat oven to 400°F and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Peel and dice sweet potatoes into 1/2-1 inch cubes. In a medium bowl, combine cubed potato, oil, and spices. Mix to coat and spread cubed potatoes, spaced, on parchment paper. Roast for 30 minutes or until desired crispiness is reached.
NEXT COOK THE QUINOA
Rinse dry quinoa using a mesh strainer/sieve.In a blender or food processor, add 1.5 cups water and a teaspoon and a half of vegan concentrate. Next add a Roma tomato, cilantro leaves, and cumin. Blend into the most delicious cooking liquid to cook your cup quinoa in.
Add the cooking liquid from step 3 to a small saucepan with one cup of dry quinoa and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to low and simmer, covered with the lid slightly ajar, for 13-14 minutes or until quinoa is fluffy and the liquid has been absorbed. Fluff with a fork.
QUICK MARINATED ONIONS
Combine oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
Add thinly sliced red onions and mix to coat. Set aside.
MASSAGE THE KALE
Remove kale leaves from the stem and finely chop. Drizzle with a tiny bit of olive oil and add a pinch of salt.
Massage the oil into the leaves until tender in texture.
PREP REMAINING INGREDIENTS
Drain and rinse black beans. Chop cilantro and avocado. Whisk together salsa ingredients if using or simply add a spoonful of salsa and sour cream to each bowl. Guacamole is excellent here too!
READY TO EAT?
Divide quinoa between bowls. Top with roasted sweet potato, massaged kale, marinated onion, black beans, avocado, cilantro, and choice of dressing and any optional extras your heart desires. Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition Facts below are estimated for the bowls (including dressing) using an online recipe nutrition calculator. Adjust as needed based on optional extras added or any swaps and enjoy!