Satisfying Spicy Saucy Southwest Jackfruit Quinoa Bowl
You are going to want to dig into this Satisfying Spicy Saucy Southwest Quinoa Bowl! This is a filling plant-based meal using nutritious, whole foods with saucy, spicy kick.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Bowls
- Method: Stovetop
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
- 4 cups of cooked quinoa
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1 cup of canned jackfruit chunks (drained and rinsed)
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1 tsp of cumin
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1 tsp of garlic powder
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½ tsp of paprika
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4 tbsp of water
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½ cup of corn kernels
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½ cup of black beans
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½ cup of spinach leaves
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¼ cup of pickled jalapenos
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¼ cup of black olives
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1/3 cup of diced sweet bell pepper
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½ cup of spicy tomato salsa
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Salt and pepper (season to taste)
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Lime wedges and cilantro to garnish
Instructions
- Add jackfruit to a small frying pan over medium heat along with cumin, garlic powder, paprika and 4 tbsp of water. Cook until the jackfruit has absorbed the spices and is tender and fragrant (about 4-5 mins). Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
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Add corn to the pan the jackfruit was cooked in. Cook until roasted and lightly browned (about 3-4 mins).
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Divide cook quinoa into serving bowls. Top with spinach, black beans, roasted corn, black olives, bell pepper, pickled jalapenos, salsa, jackfruit and garnish with a lime wedge and cilantro. Top with vegan sour cream.