Ingredients
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- 2 cups quinoa
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup black beans, cooked
- 1 cup corn, fresh or frozen
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 avocado, diced
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water.
- In a pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the rinsed quinoa and salt, stir for 2 minutes.
- Add the vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the quinoa is fluffy.
- In a large bowl, combine the black beans, corn, red bell pepper, and cherry tomatoes.
- Once the quinoa is cooked, fluff it with a fork and add it to the vegetable mixture.
- Top with diced avocado before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding spices like cumin or paprika.
- Use lime juice for extra freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: vegetarian
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: mediterranean
- Diet: vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Vegetarian Meal Plan, Healthy Recipes, Dietitian Recommendations