Description
A nutritious and flavorful dinner recipe perfect for health-conscious individuals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups quinoa
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup diced bell peppers
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 avocado, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water to remove bitterness.
- In a saucepan, combine quinoa and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
- Fluff quinoa with a fork and let it cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, mix bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, black beans, and avocado.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Pour dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to combine.
- Fold in the quinoa until evenly distributed.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
- For added protein, consider adding grilled chicken or tofu.
- This dish can be served warm or cold.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Boiling and mixing
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: health dinner recipes