Description
A colorful and nutritious salad combining quinoa, black beans, and fresh vegetables, perfect for gatherings or quick meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can of black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup of quinoa, cooked
- 1 bell pepper, diced (any color)
- 1 cup of corn, frozen or canned (drained)
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 lime, juiced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Cook quinoa according to package instructions.
- In a large bowl, combine the black beans, cooked quinoa, diced bell pepper, and corn.
- Squeeze lime juice over the mixture and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve topped with sliced avocado and garnish with fresh cilantro.
Notes
Avoid overmixing to keep the textures distinct. Toast quinoa before cooking for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg