Cuban Avocado Black Bean Quinoa Recipe

Prep & Cook Time: 30-40 min.

Cook Within: 7 days

Difficulty Level: Intermediate

Spice Level: Not Spicy

Cuban Avocado Black Bean Quinoa with cilantro vinaigrette

As our relations thaw, we'll probably see more Cuban food in places around you. And that's a very, very good thing; their cuisine is delicious. This quinoa bowl may not exactly be straight outta Havana, but it brings the flavors and spirit right into your kitchen. Quinoa and beans are topped with juicy tomatoes and rich avocado, flavored with a zesty lime and cilantro dressing. It all comes together for a meal you'll be glad you didn't embargo.

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In Your Box (serves 2)

2 Garlic Cloves
4 oz. Guacamole
¾ cup Quinoa
2 tsp. Vegetable Base
1 Lime
¼ oz. Cilantro
1 Shallot
15½ oz. Black Beans
1 Roma Tomato
2 tsp. Taco Seasoning

Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
710
Carbohydrates
88g
Fat
30g
Protein
22g
Sodium
1664mg

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Recipe Steps

You Will Need

Olive Oil
Salt
Pepper

1 Small Pot
1 Mixing Bowl
1 Medium Pan

Before You Cook

Thoroughly rinse produce and pat dry
Ingredient(s) used more than once: garlic
Check avocado for ripeness upon delivery. If unripe, close in a paper bag, either alone or with a banana, apple, or tomato. Let sit on a counter for a couple days.

1

Cook the Quinoa

Bring a small pot with quinoa, 1½ cup water, vegetable base, ¼ tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper to a boil over high heat. Cover and reduce heat to medium-low. Cook until tender, 14-16 minutes. Remove from burner. Set aside covered. While quinoa cooks, prepare ingredients.
2

Prepare the Ingredients

Zest and halve lime. Quarter one half and juice remaining half. Mince cilantro, stems and leaves. Mince garlic. Peel and halve shallot. Cut into ¼" dice. Drain black beans. Core tomato and cut into ¼" dice.
3

Make the Cilantro Vinaigrette

In a mixing bowl, combine 2 Tbsp. lime juice, 1 Tbsp. olive oil, cilantro, 1 tsp. lime zest, half the garlic (reserve remaining for black beans), ¼ tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper. Set aside.
4

Cook the Black Beans

Place a medium pan over medium heat. Add 1 Tbsp. olive oil and shallot to hot pan. Stir often until softened, 1-2 minutes. Add remaining garlic and cook, 1 minute. Add black beans, ¼ cup water, and taco seasoning and bring to a boil. Lower to a simmer, cover, and cook, 5 minutes. Season with a pinch of salt. Remove from burner.
5

Finish the Dish

Plate dish as pictured on front of card, placing quinoa in a bowl and topping with black beans, guacamole, and tomatoes. Drizzle vinaigrette over top and squeeze lime quarters over to taste. Bon appétit!