Chimichurri Veggie Bowl

By AnnieMro

Ingredients

• For the Chimichurri:
• 1 cup dry quinoa
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 2 zucchinis
• 1 red bell pepper
• 1/2 cup corn
• 1 medium (5″) sweet potato
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Pinch of Salt and Pepper
• 1 (15-oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed (approx. 1 3/4 cups)
• 2 ounces queso fresco
• 1 cup fresh parsley
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/3 cup rice wine vinegar (or red wine vinegar)
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1/2 cup cilantro
• 3/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (adjust to your spice preference)
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• Dash of salt
• Preheat oven to 350F.
• Chop vegetables into evenly sized pieces (about 1/4”). Toss in olive oil, salt, and pepper. Pour onto a cookie sheet and spread into a single layer. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until tender.
• While the veggies are roasting, heat quinoa and broth in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a simmer and then cover. Continue to simmer for 20-25 minutes or until broth has been absorbed.
• For the chimichurri – combine all ingredients in a food processor and process until it resembles a pesto.
• To assemble your nourish bowls, layer quinoa, black beans, veggies, cheese, and chimichurri together.
• The bowl is great served warm just after cooking or toss everything, portion, and chill in individual containers for work. So yummy!

Preparation

Step 1

1 cup dry quinoa
2 cups vegetable broth
2 zucchinis
1 red bell pepper
Preheat oven to 350F.
Chop vegetables into evenly sized pieces (about ¼”). Toss in olive oil, salt, and pepper. Pour onto a cookie sheet and spread into a single layer. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until tender.
While the veggies are roasting, heat quinoa and broth in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a simmer and then cover. Continue to simmer for 20-25 minutes or until broth has been absorbed.
For the chimichurri – combine all ingredients in a food processor and process until it resembles a pesto.
To assemble your nourish bowls, layer quinoa, black beans, veggies, cheese, and chimichurri together.
The bowl is great served warm just after cooking or toss everything, portion, and chill in individual containers for work.