Quinoa Power Bowl
A colorful and nutritious Quinoa Power Bowl packed with black beans, corn, fresh veggies, and creamy avocado, all tossed together with a zingy lime dressing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water or vegetable broth
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn, cooked
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water to remove its natural coating, called saponin.
- Cook the quinoa in a pot with boiling water or vegetable broth for about 15 minutes.
- Combine the cooked quinoa, black beans, corn, bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, and cilantro in a large bowl.
- Dress with lime juice and olive oil, then season with salt and pepper.
- Toss everything gently to combine and serve warm or chilled, topped with avocado slices.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Feel free to substitute vegetables based on what you have on hand.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Find it online: https://lunarecipez.com/quinoa-power-bowl/