Description
Explore unique alternative Thanksgiving meal ideas for a memorable feast.
Ingredients
- Quinoa – 2 cups
- Black beans – 1 can
- Bell peppers – 2, diced
- Corn – 1 cup
- Cherry tomatoes – 1 cup, halved
- Onion – 1, chopped
- Garlic – 2 cloves, minced
- Olive oil – 2 tablespoons
- Cumin – 1 teaspoon
- Chili powder – 1 teaspoon
- Lime – 1, juiced
- Cilantro – 1/4 cup, chopped
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water.
- Cook quinoa in a pot with 4 cups of water until fluffy.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add onion and garlic, sauté until soft.
- Stir in bell peppers, corn, and black beans; cook for 5 minutes.
- Add cooked quinoa, cumin, chili powder, and lime juice.
- Mix well and heat through.
- Garnish with cherry tomatoes and cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Adjust spices according to your taste.
- Can be served warm or cold.
- Great as a side dish or main course.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: alternative thanksgiving meal ideas