Quinoa and Black Bean Bowl (Print Version)
A protein-packed bowl with quinoa, black beans, and veggies drizzled with zesty lime dressing for a nourishing meal.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Base
01 - 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
02 - 2 cups water or vegetable broth
03 - 1/2 tsp salt
→ Toppings
04 - 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
05 - 1 cup corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
06 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
07 - 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
08 - 1 avocado, diced
09 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
→ Lime Dressing
10 - 3 tbsp olive oil
11 - 2 tbsp lime juice
12 - 1 tsp maple syrup or agave
13 - 1/2 tsp cumin
14 - 1/4 tsp chili powder
15 - Salt and pepper, to taste
# How to Make It:
01 - In a medium saucepan, bring quinoa, water (or broth), and salt to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until quinoa is fluffy and liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and let cool slightly.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together all lime dressing ingredients. Set aside.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked quinoa, black beans, corn, bell pepper, and red onion.
04 - Pour dressing over the mixture and toss to combine.
05 - Gently fold in diced avocado and chopped cilantro just before serving. Serve warm, at room temperature, or chilled.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Ready in just 25 minutes
- Packed with plant based protein
- Versatile for meal prep or dinner parties
- Naturally vegan and gluten free
02 -
- This bowl packs 11g of plant protein per serving
- The complete meal provides 10g of fiber nearly 40% of daily needs
- Perfect for meal prep and actually tastes better the next day
03 -
- Toast the quinoa in the dry pan for 2 minutes before adding liquid for a nuttier flavor
- Make double batch of the dressing to have on hand for other salads during the week
- For meal prep allow bowl to cool completely before refrigerating to maintain the best texture