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Fresh Superbowl Nourish Bowl Recipe with Black Bean Chimichurri Easy and Healthy

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A vibrant and healthy nourish bowl featuring smoky black beans and fresh herb-packed chimichurri, perfect for Superbowl parties or light meals.

Ingredients

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  • 1 can (15 oz / 425 g) black beans, drained and rinsed (or 1½ cups cooked black beans)
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup fresh parsley leaves, packed
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa or brown rice
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 ripe avocado, sliced
  • 1 cup shredded kale or spinach, lightly massaged
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced (soaked in cold water to mellow)
  • Fresh lime wedges, for serving

Instructions

  1. Rinse 1 cup quinoa under cold water. In a medium saucepan, combine quinoa with 2 cups water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and set aside to cool slightly. (If using brown rice, cook according to package instructions, about 40-45 minutes.)
  2. In a food processor, combine parsley, cilantro, garlic cloves, red wine vinegar, olive oil, red pepper flakes (if using), and a pinch of salt. Pulse until finely chopped but still a bit chunky. Taste and adjust salt or vinegar as needed.
  3. In a medium bowl, toss rinsed black beans with smoked paprika, cumin, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Let sit for 10 minutes to soak up flavors. Optionally, warm gently in a skillet for 3-4 minutes.
  4. Halve cherry tomatoes, slice avocado, thinly slice red onion (soaked in cold water for 10 minutes), and massage kale with a pinch of salt until tender.
  5. In large serving bowls, start with quinoa or rice base. Arrange black beans, kale, cherry tomatoes, avocado slices, and red onion on top. Drizzle 3-4 tbsp chimichurri sauce over each bowl. Squeeze fresh lime wedges on top.
  6. Serve immediately or chill for 15 minutes if preferred. Stir chimichurri with a splash of olive oil or water if thickened before serving.

Notes

If you don’t have a food processor, finely chop herbs and garlic by hand and whisk with olive oil and vinegar. Warm black beans gently to enhance flavor without mushiness. Add avocado last to prevent browning. Chimichurri tastes better after resting a few hours or overnight. Adjust chimichurri thickness with olive oil or water if needed.

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Keywords: nourish bowl, black beans, chimichurri, healthy recipe, Superbowl, quinoa bowl, plant-based, vegan, gluten-free

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