Mexicano Power Bowl

This Mexicano Power Bowl is a total fiesta of flavors, textures and even temperatures... it's warm, it's cold, It's creamy, crunchy, crisp, tangy, sour, spicy and smoky, and all at once! It'll flat out have you Olé, Olé!

Power Bowls are all the rage these days and with very good reason: not only are these things crazy yummy, but they also happen to be a nutrition powerhouse. They're a one-bowl, uncomplicated, versatile and highly customizable way to eat healthy, nutritious, wholesome food. 

A typical Power Bowl starts with a base of nutrient-rich whole grains, or similar substitute, which then gets topped with a colorful variety of fresh or roasted veggies, some type of protein — good vegan options include beans, tempeh, marinated tofu or even seitan — and a little something for crunch, such as croutons, nuts, seeds or... tortilla chips! A generous drizzle of dressing then pulls all these ingredients together and sort of sets the tone for your Power Bowl.  

Indeed, you can very easily make your Power Bowl match any cuisine or taste profile that you are in the mood for, be it Mediterranean, Mexican, Asian, Thai, Indian, by simply changing up the garnishes and dressing. Of course, I would be sharing a recipe for a Mexican inspired Power Bowl with you today... you're not surprised, are you? 

Granted, Power Bowls do demand a little bit of time and effort to put together, but really, it's not as bad as it looks... most of the prep work you can do while your base grain is cooking. And more often than not, you'll be waiting for you grain to be done cooking to assemble your bowls. 

Also too, you can prep all kinds of veggies on the week-end and have them last you all week, so you can then build a different Power Bowl each night to fit the mood you're in. 

Or, well, you can just make this Mexicano Power Bowl exactly as it stands... it's a really good place to start, I swear. You won't be sorry you did! 

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