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Baja Grain Bowls

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A colorful and nourishing bowl featuring rice, quinoa, black beans, fresh vegetables, and a zesty cilantro lime vinaigrette, perfect for a fresh and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice

1 1/2 tablespoons honey

1/4 cup fresh cilantro

2 garlic cloves, minced or pressed

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

Pinch crushed red pepper flakes

1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil

1 cup cooked rice

1 cup cooked quinoa

1 (14-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed

1 avocado, thinly sliced

3/4 cup diced tomatoes

2/3 cup corn

1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Plain Greek yogurt or sour cream, for serving

Lime wedges, for spritzing

Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. In a blender or food processor, combine lime juice, honey, cilantro, garlic, salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes. Blend until smooth.
  2. While blending, slowly drizzle in olive oil until emulsified to create the vinaigrette.
  3. In serving bowls, add cooked rice and quinoa as the base.
  4. Top with black beans, avocado slices, diced tomatoes, corn, and feta cheese.
  5. Sprinkle with fresh cilantro.
  6. Drizzle generously with cilantro lime vinaigrette.
  7. Serve with Greek yogurt or sour cream and lime wedges.

Notes

Make it vegan by swapping honey for maple syrup and skipping dairy toppings.

Grill the corn for extra smoky sweetness.

Store vinaigrette separately to keep ingredients fresh.

Mix and match toppings based on seasonal vegetables.

Perfect for meal prep—assemble just before eating for best results.

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