Description
A nutritious, high-protein meal that’s quick and easy to prepare, perfect for busy days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 avocado, diced
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water.
- Cook the quinoa in a pot according to package instructions (about 15 minutes).
- Prepare the veggies: dice the bell pepper and avocado, and chop the cilantro.
- Combine the cooked quinoa, black beans, corn, bell pepper, and avocado in a large bowl.
- Whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the quinoa mixture and toss everything well to combine.
- Add the chopped cilantro and mix gently.
Notes
Serve warm or cold. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg