Description
A nutritious and balanced meal option featuring various ingredients in a bowl.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 can black beans, rinsed
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water.
- In a pot, combine quinoa and water. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let it sit for 5 minutes.
- Fluff quinoa with a fork.
- In a large bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, avocado, black beans, and cilantro.
- Add cooked quinoa to the vegetable mixture.
- Drizzle olive oil and lime juice over the bowl.
- Toss gently to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
- Customize with your favorite vegetables.
- Add protein like grilled chicken or tofu for more substance.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling and mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: healthy bowls, nutritious meals, quinoa salad