Description
Delicious and nutritious meal ideas for a healthy lifestyle.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups quinoa, rinsed
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn, fresh or frozen
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 2 limes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, bring the vegetable broth to a boil.
- Add the quinoa, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the quinoa is cooked and the liquid is absorbed.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, black beans, corn, red bell pepper, and cilantro.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, salt, pepper, cumin, and chili powder.
- Pour the dressing over the quinoa mixture and toss to combine.
- Top with diced avocado before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add any other veggies you like such as cherry tomatoes or cucumbers.
- This dish can be served warm or cold, making it a versatile meal prep option.
Nutrition
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2
- Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 50
- Fiber: 8
- Protein: 12
Keywords: healthy meal ideas, quinoa salad, vegan meal prep, nutritious recipes, easy healthy meals