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Healthy Quinoa Bowl Recipe

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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

Prep 10 minutesCook 20 minutesEasyServes 4
CE

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.

  • 4.

    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

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2 comments
  • MB

    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"

  • CE

    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."