Vegan Enchilada Bowl

There’s nothing like a hot steaming plate of enchiladas being placed in front of you at a Mexican restaurant. You dive in and sigh with delight.

This healthy Vegan Enchilada Bowl with black beans and quinoa has all the flavors of enchiladas in an easy bowl! Perfect for a weeknight.

Serve 4
Cook in 35 minutes

Ingredients
1 cup quinoa rinsed and drained
2 cups low sodium vegetable broth or water
1 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup chopped red pepper
15 ounce can black beans
1 cup corn

Enchilada Sauce (or use store bought)
15 ounce can tomato sauce
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon Mexican oregano crushed in your hands before adding
1/4 cup low sodium vegetable broth (add more liquid if desired)

Additional Toppings as desired
Guacamole
Vegan sour cream
Shredded vegan cheese

Instructions

  • Heat a pan on the stovetop. Add quinoa and toast for a few minutes (optional).
  • Add vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes, stirring frequently. Let sit for 5 minutes until the vegetable broth is absorbed and quinoa is fluffy and tender.
  • Heat pan on stove. Add olive oil and onions. Cook until translucent.
  • Add salt and chopped red peppers. Cook until crisp tender*.
  • Enchilada Sauce: Combine all ingredients in a pan. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for about 5 minutes.
  • Add 1/4 cup enchilada sauce to quinoa. Mix well. Assemble bowls with red pepper and onions, black beans, and corn. Drizzle enchilada sauce on top of each bowl.