Description
A vibrant and nourishing bowl packed with fluffy quinoa, seasoned black beans, fresh vegetables, and a bright squeeze of lime. Perfect for meal prep, quick dinners, or a wholesome plant-based lunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dry quinoa, rinsed
- 2 cups water
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 large avocado, sliced
- 1 cup sweet corn kernels
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, juiced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa thoroughly under cold water using a fine mesh strainer.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed quinoa and 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until the water is absorbed.
- Remove from heat and let the quinoa rest covered for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
- Transfer the cooked quinoa to a large mixing bowl.
- Add the black beans, cherry tomatoes, corn, red onion, and chopped cilantro.
- Drizzle with olive oil and lime juice.
- Sprinkle in ground cumin, salt, and black pepper.
- Toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Top with sliced avocado and serve immediately or refrigerate for later.
Notes
- For deeper flavor, toast the quinoa in a dry pan for 2 minutes before boiling.
- Add avocado just before serving to prevent browning.
- Taste and adjust salt or lime juice according to preference.
- This bowl can be served warm or chilled.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: quinoa and black bean bowl, healthy quinoa bowl, vegetarian grain bowl, meal prep bowl, plant based dinner