Description
A nutritious and flavorful quinoa dish packed with 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 by combining it with vegetable broth in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cover for 15 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and add mixed vegetables. Cook for 5-7 minutes.
- Combine the cooked quinoa with the vegetables, black beans, and lime juice. Warm for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper, then serve warm garnished with avocado and cilantro.
Notes
Great for meal prep; store in airtight containers to last 4-5 days in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: quinoa, vegetables, healthy, meal prep, vegetarian