Black Bean Quinoa Bowl
A colorful and nutritious dish that combines protein-packed black beans and fluffy quinoa with vibrant veggies. This bowl is bursting with flavor, thanks to the zesty lime juice and aromatic cumin. Perfect for meal prep, date nights, or entertaining, it offers endless customization options to suit any dietary preference. Enjoy a satisfying meal that looks as good as it tastes!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tbsp lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 1 avocado, sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water until clear. Combine with 2 cups water or broth in a saucepan; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork.
- While quinoa cooks, chop red bell pepper and halve cherry tomatoes.
- In a large bowl, mix cooked quinoa with black beans, veggies, cilantro, lime juice, cumin powder, salt, and pepper.
- Serve in bowls topped with avocado slices and additional cilantro for garnish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 400g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 63g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For added flavor, sauté onions and garlic before mixing in the black beans. Substitute black beans with chickpeas for a different twist or add roasted sweet potatoes for extra sweetness.