Description
Quick and easy vegetarian meals ready in 25 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups quinoa
- 1 can black beans, drained
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 lime, juiced
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa and cook according to package instructions.
- Heat olive oil in a pan and sauté bell pepper for 3 minutes.
- Add black beans, cumin, and salt. Cook for 2 more minutes.
- Fluff cooked quinoa and mix with bean mixture.
- Squeeze lime juice over the dish and top with avocado slices.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Use vegetable broth instead of water for more flavor.
- Add jalapeños if you prefer spicy food.
- Leftovers keep well in the fridge for 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: quick vegetarian meals, easy dinner recipes, healthy 25 minute meals