Simple Fajita Quinoa Bowl
Sam Cooks Kindness
Sautéed peppers and onions over cilantro lime quinoa and topped with a quick white bean avocado dip, perfect for meal prep!
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 35 minutes mins
Total Time 45 minutes mins
Cilantro Lime Quinoa
- 1 cup quinoa dry
- 2 cups water or low sodium vegetable broth
- ¼ cup cilantro leaves (some stems okay) chopped small
- ½ lime, juiced
Peppers & Onions
- 2 bell peppers color of choice
- 1 medium yellow onion sweet variety is preferable
- ⅓ cup vegetable broth or water
- 4 garlic cloves minced finely or pressed
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon pepper
Toppings
- tortilla chips or homemade air fried strips* recipe link in notes
- White Bean Avocado Dip** recipe in notes
- chopped cilantro
- lime juice
- hot sauce of choice
Cilantro Lime Quinoa
In a medium sauce pan combine quinoa and vegetable broth, gently mix. Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer and cover. Cook for 13-15 minutes until quinoa is tender and liquids is gone. Remove from heat and gently fluff with a fork.
Let cool for 5-10 minutes then stir in lime juice and cilantro. Set to the side until ready to serve.
"Sautéed" Peppers & Onions
Thinly slice peppers and onion.
In a large sauté pan on medium heat add peppers, onions and vegetable broth. Cook for 10 minutes stirring occasionally to prevent sticking
Add remaining ingredients and stir to combine. Continue cooking for 5-10 minutes to desired doneness.