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Black Bean & Quinoa Bowl with Guacamole and Veggies

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This vibrant Black Bean & Quinoa Bowl with Guacamole and Veggies is a hearty, nourishing meal packed with protein, fiber, and flavor. Perfect for meal prep or a quick, colorful lunch.

Ingredients

  • Quinoa: 1 cup uncooked (yields about 3 cups cooked)
  • Black beans: 1 can (400g), drained and rinsed
  • Avocados: 2 ripe
  • Cherry tomatoes: 1 cup, halved
  • Red bell pepper: 1 medium, diced
  • Red onion: 1 small, finely chopped
  • Corn kernels: 1 cup (fresh or thawed frozen)
  • Fresh cilantro: 1/4 cup chopped
  • Lime juice: 2 tablespoons
  • Olive oil: 1 tablespoon
  • Cumin powder: 1/2 teaspoon
  • Salt: to taste
  • Black pepper: to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat Your Equipment: Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Combine Ingredients: Add rinsed quinoa to boiling water with a pinch of salt. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 15 minutes or until fluffy. Let cool.
  3. Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: While quinoa cooks, prep your veggies: dice bell peppers, halve tomatoes, chop onion and cilantro.
  4. Assemble the Dish: In a large bowl, mix cooled quinoa, black beans, corn, red pepper, red onion, and cherry tomatoes.
  5. Cook to Perfection: Add olive oil, cumin, lime juice, salt, and pepper to your veggie-quinoa mix. Toss well.
  6. Finishing Touches: In a small bowl, mash avocados with lime juice, salt, and cilantro for your guacamole.
  7. Serve and Enjoy: Spoon the quinoa-veg mixture into bowls, top with a generous scoop of guacamole, and garnish with extra cilantro or lime wedges.

Notes

  • Let quinoa cool before mixing to keep veggies crisp.
  • Add hot sauce or jalapeños for extra heat.
  • Use ripe avocados and add lime juice to keep guacamole green.

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