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Harissa Black Bean Quinoa Bowl

Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
Total: 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 289 kcal
Harissa Black Bean Quinoa Bowl, a simple plant-based quinoa bean salad that's great for meal prep. Only 8 ingredients and 20 minutes!
ByKristina Todini, RDN

Ingredients
 

  • cup quinoa
  • 1 ⅓ cups water to cook quinoa
  • 2 teaspoons oil
  • 1 cup bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 1 cup red onion thinly sliced
  • 1 cup corn fresh or frozen
  • 1 cup black beans from about 1 can
  • ½ cup sun dried tomatoes reserve 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1 pinch salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons harissa sauce

Instructions
 

  • Cook quinoa: Cook quinoa by combing quinoa with water in a small pot, covering, and bringing to a boil. Then reduce to a simmer until the water is absorbed, about 12-15 minutes. Then uncover and let sit five minutes, then fluff with a fork.
    ⅔ cup quinoa, 1 ⅓ cups water
  • Cook vegetables: Meanwhile, heat oil in a large pan over medium-high heatl. Add sliced bell pepper, sliced onion, corn, cumin, and a pinch of salt and pepper and cook until soft, about five minutes. Then add black beans and sun-dried tomatoes (with the sun-dried tomato oil) and cook for another 3 minutes.
    2 teaspoons oil, 1 cup bell pepper, 1 cup red onion, 1 cup corn, 1 cup black beans, ½ cup sun dried tomatoes, 1 tablespoon cumin, 1 pinch salt and pepper
  • Combine quinoa and vegetables: Add the cooked quinoa in the with the vegetables and stir to combine, cooking 2-3 minutes more.
  • Garnish with harissa sauce: To serve, add to a bowl and top with a dollop of harissa.
    2 tablespoons harissa sauce

Notes

  • Tools needed: large pan, mixing bowl in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days; this is also a great meal prep bowl that can be frozen and reheated up to a month later.
  • Prep ahead: Cook the quinoa and the vegetables ahead of time for easy bowl preparation.
  • Leftovers + storage: Store leftover bowls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days; this is also a great meal prep bowl that can be frozen and reheated up to a month later.
  • To reheat: To microwave, heat on high for 3 minutes, stirring halfway through; on stovetop, put bowl content into a pan and heat over medium heat until warm throughout.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 289kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 137mg | Potassium: 1059mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 1465IU | Vitamin C: 59mg | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 5mg