Description
A nutritious dish rich in fiber and protein, combining quinoa, black beans, and fresh vegetables for a delightful meal experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Rinse the quinoa under cold water. Chop bell peppers into small pieces.
- Cook the quinoa: In a large pot, combine quinoa with water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Sauté the vegetables: In a separate pan, heat olive oil and sauté bell peppers for 3-4 minutes.
- Add black beans and spinach: Stir in black beans and spinach, cooking until the spinach wilts (2-3 minutes).
- Combine: Fold the sautéed mixture into the cooked quinoa.
- Serve: Scoop into bowls and top with diced avocado. Enjoy immediately.
Notes
Prepare the quinoa and sauté the veggies in advance for easy meal prep. Customize with seasonal veggies or spices to suit your taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg