Description
Creative ideas for an alternative Thanksgiving dinner.
Ingredients
- Quinoa – 2 cups
- Black beans – 1 can
- Bell peppers – 2, diced
- Corn – 1 cup
- Avocado – 1, diced
- Cherry tomatoes – 1 cup, halved
- Lime – 1, juiced
- Cilantro – 1/4 cup, chopped
- Olive oil – 2 tablespoons
- Salt – to taste
- Pepper – to taste
Instructions
- Cook quinoa according to package instructions.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, black beans, bell peppers, corn, and cherry tomatoes.
- Add avocado, lime juice, cilantro, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Toss everything together until well combined.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- Customize with your favorite vegetables.
- Add grilled chicken or shrimp for extra protein.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: alternative thanksgiving dinner ideas