Description
A nutritious and delicious dish combining quinoa, mixed vegetables, and black beans, perfect for a healthy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup of quinoa
- 2 cups of vegetable broth or water
- 1 cup of mixed vegetables (like bell peppers, carrots, and peas)
- 1 can of black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 avocado, diced
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1 tablespoon of lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water in a fine mesh strainer.
- Cook the quinoa in a medium saucepan with vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Sauté the mixed vegetables in olive oil over medium heat for 5-7 minutes.
- Combine the cooked quinoa with the sautéed vegetables, black beans, and lime juice. Warm through for 2-3 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm, garnished with diced avocado and cilantro.
Notes
Great for meal prep; can be stored in the refrigerator for 4-5 days or frozen for 2-3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: quinoa, healthy, vegetarian, meal prep, gluten-free