Healthy Quinoa Bowl Recipe
created by
Monica B. Dec. 22, 2024
“Black bean and quinoa base with corn bell peppers 1/3 avocado a few dallops of Greek yogurt pickled onions and 1/8 cup of shredded cheddar cheese”
Coach Erin
“Your meal choice is well-balanced with a good mix of fiber-rich foods like black beans quinoa and avocado. Its great to see you incorporating these foods as they help keep you full.”
Instructions
1.
1. In a medium saucepan, combine quinoa and vegetable broth or water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed.
2.
2. While the quinoa cooks, heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the corn and diced bell pepper, cooking for about 5-7 minutes until tender.
3.
3. Once the quinoa is cooked, fluff it with a fork and mix in the black beans, cooked corn, and bell pepper. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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4. Serve the quinoa mixture in bowls, topped with sliced avocado, Greek yogurt, shredded cheddar cheese, pickled onions, and hot sauce.
Ingredients
1.
1 cup quinoa, rinsed
2.
2 cups vegetable broth or water
3.
1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
4.
1 cup corn (fresh or frozen)
5.
1 bell pepper, diced (any color)
6.
1/3 avocado, sliced
7.
1/2 cup Greek yogurt (plain, low-fat)
8.
1/8 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
9.
1/2 cup pickled onions
10.
Hot sauce to taste
11.
Salt and pepper to taste
12.
1 cup fresh spinach (optional for added fiber)
Nutrition
calories
350
fat
10
saturates
3
carbohydrates
50
fibers
12
sugar
3
addedSugar
0
protein
15
Healthy Quinoa Bowl Recipe
My Rating
Monica B.Author
"Black bean and quinoa base with corn bell peppers 1/3 avocado a few dallops of Greek yogurt pickled onions and 1/8 cup of shredded cheddar cheese"
Coach Erin
"Your meal choice is well-balanced with a good mix of fiber-rich foods like black beans quinoa and avocado. Its great to see you incorporating these foods as they help keep you full."