Description
A collection of gourmet meal ideas for culinary enthusiasts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups quinoa
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced
- 1 cup black beans, rinsed
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, juiced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water.
- 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.
- In a large bowl, combine quinoa, cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, black beans, and cilantro.
- Drizzle lime juice over the mixture and season with salt and pepper.
- Toss gently to combine all ingredients.
- Plate the salad and top with diced avocado.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider roasting the vegetables before mixing.
- Substitute quinoa with couscous for a different texture.
- Garnish with lime wedges for presentation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling and mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: meal ideas, quinoa salad, vegetable salad