Southwest Chipotle Power Bowl

Southwest Chipotle Power Bowl

Courtesy of Egg Farmers of Ontario

Southwest Chipotle Power Bowl

Get all the things you crave in this delicious and nutritious “beyond salad” power bowl, with the added kick of the chipotle cream to spice things up.

Makes: 4 Servings
Prep Time: 40 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp brown sugar
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • ¼ tsp each salt and pepper
  • 1 cup grated carrot
  • ½ cup each diced sweet red and yellow pepper
  • 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa
  • 1 cup chopped purple kale
  • ½ cup drained and rinsed canned black beans
  • 2 green onions sliced
  • ½ cup grated Cheddar cheese
  • 8 eggs, hard-cooked, peeled and halved
  • fresh cilantro leaves and lime wedges, (optional)

Chipotle Cream

  • ½ cup chopped avocado
  • ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
  • ⅛ tsp chipotle powder
  • 1 tbsp lime zest
  • 2 tbsp lime juice

Instructions:

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together vinegar, oil, chili powder, brown sugar, paprika, salt and pepper. Add carrots, red and yellow peppers and cilantro. Toss to combine; set aside to marinate.
  2. Chipotle Cream: In small food processor, combine avocado, yogurt, chipotle powder, lime zest and juice; purée.
  3. Divide quinoa, kale and black beans among 4 bowls. Top with marinated vegetables, green onion, cheese and eggs.
  4. Serve with a dollop of chipotle cream. Garnish with cilantro leaves and lime wedges, if using.

Tip: Chipotle cream can be stored in an air tight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.