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Spicy Mexican Street Corn Buddha Bowl

A bold, flavor-packed Buddha bowl featuring roasted corn, quinoa, black beans, and a zesty chili-lime sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Mexican, Vegan
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bowl:
  • 🌽 2 cups corn kernels fresh or frozen
  • 🫒 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 🧂 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 🌶️ 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 🍚 1 cup cooked quinoa or brown rice
  • 🥑 1 avocado sliced
  • 🥗 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 🥬 2 cups mixed greens or shredded lettuce
  • 🖤 1 can 15 oz black beans (rinsed and drained)
  • 🧅 1/4 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 🌿 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
For the Chili-Lime Sauce:
  • 🥥 1/2 cup vegan mayo or plain coconut yogurt
  • 🍋 Juice of 1 lime
  • 🌶️ 1 teaspoon hot sauce or sriracha adjust to taste
  • 🧄 1 clove garlic minced
  • 🧂 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 🌿 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
  • 🥄 1 teaspoon maple syrup or agave optional

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Medium saucepan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Blender or whisk

Method
 

Roast the Corn:
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Toss corn with olive oil, smoked paprika, and chili powder.
  3. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 15-20 minutes, stirring halfway, until slightly charred.
Cook the Quinoa:
  1. While the corn roasts, cook quinoa according to package instructions.
  2. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
Prepare the Chili-Lime Sauce:
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together vegan mayo (or coconut yogurt), lime juice, hot sauce, minced garlic, cumin, cilantro, and maple syrup.
  2. Adjust spice and lime to taste.
Assemble the Bowls:
  1. Divide cooked quinoa and mixed greens among bowls.
  2. Top with roasted corn, black beans, cherry tomatoes, avocado slices, and red onion.
  3. Drizzle with chili-lime sauce and garnish with fresh cilantro.
Serve and Enjoy!
  1. Serve immediately with extra lime wedges and a sprinkle of extra chili powder if desired.

Notes

  • 🌶️ Adjust the heat: Add more chili powder or hot sauce for extra spice.
  • 🍚 Swap grains: Use brown rice or farro instead of quinoa.
  • 🥑 Meal prep tip: Store ingredients separately and assemble when ready to eat.
  • 🧄 Extra flavor: Sprinkle nutritional yeast or vegan cotija cheese on top.