Description
Delicious and nutritious vegetarian recipes that are easy to make and perfect for anyone looking to eat healthier.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups quinoa, rinsed
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 2 limes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon cumin (optional)
- 1 teaspoon chili powder (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, bring the vegetable broth to a boil.
- Add the quinoa, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes or until the quinoa is fluffy and the liquid is absorbed.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, black beans, corn, red bell pepper, and cilantro.
- Drizzle with lime juice, and season with salt, pepper, cumin, and chili powder if using. Toss gently to combine.
- Add diced avocado just before serving to prevent browning.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 200
- Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 60
- Fiber: 10
- Protein: 12
Keywords: healthy vegetarian recipes, quinoa salad, black bean salad, vegetarian meal prep