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Main Courses, Recipes, Uncategorized  /  May 22, 2020

Mexican Quinoa Bowls with Sofritas

by eausting
mexican quinoa bowls with tofu sofritas, black beans, onions, tomatoes, lettuce, and guacamole.

Make these high-protein, nutrient-dense Mexican quinoa bowls with sofritas for lunch or dinner! This quinoa bowl is vegan and gluten-free and is topped with sofritas, black beans, onions, tomatoes, and guac!

mexican quinoa bowl with tofu sofritas, black beans, onions, tomatoes, lettuce, and guacamole.

I’m pretty sure that my blog is turning into a quinoa bowl fan page. Honestly, if I could, I would probably eat quinoa bowls every day. I mean they are just so good!! Plus there are so many different ways to make them.

Welp, if you are looking for a delicious quinoa bowl recipe, you have come to the right place. Today I have this Mexican quinoa bowl recipe for you all today. It’s super easy and simple to put together but also super nutritious, high in protein, and gluten-free!

mexican quinoa bowl with tofu sofritas, black beans, onions, tomatoes, lettuce, and guacamole.

How to Make Mexican Quinoa Bowls with Sofritas:

Step One: Prepare the Quinoa

To make quinoa, you want to add 1 cup of quinoa and 2 cups of water. The key to making quinoa is adding 1 cup of water to every 1/2 cup of dry quinoa. Then bring the water to a boil and then let simmer for about 15-20 more minutes or until the quinoa has absorbed all the water.

mexican quinoa bowl with tofu sofritas, black beans, onions, tomatoes, guacamole, and lettuce.

Step Two: Prepare the Sofritas

Ahh the best part of this recipe is by far the sofritas!! I was inspired by the chipotle sofritas, but I have to say that these are better.

To make the sofritas, you’ll first want to crumble up one block of extra firm tofu. I just used my hands for this, but you could definitely use a food processor. Then heat up 2 tbsp of olive oil in a saucepan and then add in the tofu. Cook on medium heat. Then add in 1/2 cup taco sauce, 3 tbsp garlic powder, 3 tbsp chili powder, 3 tbsp onion powder, and 1 tsp salt. Mix together and cook tofu for about 10 minutes until well cooked.

mexican quinoa bowls with tofu sofritas, black beans, onions, tomatoes, guacamole, and lettuce.

Step Three: Add in the black beans

For the black beans, I just used one can of black beans and heated them on the stove for about 5 minutes. This helps to soften them and cook them a little more.

mexican quinoa bowls with tofu sofritas, black beans, onions, tomatoes, lettuce, and guacamole.

Step 4: Add in the tomatoes and onions.

Chop up one white onion and two roma tomatoes and add a little of each into the quinoa bowl!

mexican quinoa bowl with tofu sofritas, black beans, onions, tomatoes, lettuce, and guacamole.

Step 5: Add in the lettuce

For this recipe, I just chopped up about 2 cups of green lettuce and added it into the bowl!

mexican quinoa bowl with tofu sofritas, black beans, onions, tomatoes, lettuce, and guacamole.

Step 6: Prepare and add in the guacamole

I make my guacamole by mashing up one avocado and then adding in 1 tbsp lemon juice, dash of black pepper, dash of salt, onions, and a few tomatoes.

mexican quinoa bowl with tofu sofritas, black beans, onions, tomatoes, lettuce, and guacamole.

Final Step!

Top your quinoa bowl with any sauces or salsas you prefer and serve!!

mexican quinoa bowl with tofu sofritas, black beans, onions, tomatoes, lettuce, and guacamole.

Benefits of Quinoa:

Quinoa is a great grain to add to your daily diet. Not only is it gluten-free, but it is also a complete protein! This means that it contains all nine essential amino acids that our body needs.

Quinoa is rich in:

  • protein
  • fiber
  • iron
  • manganese
  • potassium

Quinoa is also rich in phytochemicals, which are compounds found in plants that provide additional health benefits to us. These phytochemicals often have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and disease-fighting properties.

Read more about the health benefits of quinoa here.

Looking For More Quinoa Bowls to Make? Try These:

  • Sriracha Sweet Potato Quinoa Bowl
  • Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
  • Spicy Jackfruit Quinoa Bowl
  • Thai Peanut Quinoa Bowl

mexican quinoa bowls with tofu sofritas, black beans, onions, tomatoes, lettuce, and guacamole.

mexican quinoa bowl with tofu sofritas, black beans, onions, tomatoes, lettuce, and guacamole.

Mexican Quinoa Bowl with Sofritas

Make this high-protein, nutrient-dense Mexican quinoa bowl for lunch or dinner! This quinoa bowl is vegan and gluten-free and is topped with sofritas, black beans, onions, tomatoes, and guac!
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Total Time 45 mins
Servings 2 bowls

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup dry quinoa
  • 1 pack extra firm tofu
  • 1 can black beans
  • 1 white onion
  • 2 roma tomatoes
  • 2 cups green lettuce
  • 1 avocado
  • 1/2 cup taco sauce
  • 3 tbsp garlic powder
  • 3 tbsp chili powder
  • 3 tbsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp salt

Instructions
 

  • Add 1 cup of quinoa and 2 cups water to a pot and bring to a boil. Then reduce to a simmer and let quinoa cook until all of the water has been absorbed.
  • Crumble up one pack of extra firm tofu. You can either use your hands or use a food procesor. Add 2 tbsp olive oil to a saucepan and then add in the tofu. Add in the taco sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook on medium-high heat for about 10 minutes while continously stirring.
  • In a saucepan, add in one can of black beans. Cook in boiling water for about 5 minutes to soften.
  • Chop up the onions, tomatoes, and lettuce. Set aside.
  • Slice the avocado and then mash up into a bowl. Add in 1 tbsp lemon juice, dash of black pepper, dash of salt, onions, and tomatoes to make the guacamole if you wish!
  • In a medium bowl, add in the quinoa, black beans, sofritas, onions, tomatoes, lettuce, and guac. Top with your favorite sauce or salsa and serve!

 

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