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gameday food football healthy

Gameday Food Football Healthy: 5 Star Quinoa Salad


  • Author: Julia marin
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

A healthy gameday food option for football fans.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 can black beans, rinsed
  • 1 cup corn
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Rinse and drain quinoa. In a pot, combine quinoa and vegetable broth.
  2. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
  3. Fluff quinoa with a fork and let it cool.
  4. In a large bowl, combine black beans, corn, red bell pepper, and avocado.
  5. Add cooled quinoa to the mixture.
  6. Drizzle lime juice, and season with cumin, salt, and pepper.
  7. Toss gently to combine.
  8. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Notes

  • This dish can be made a day ahead.
  • Customize with your favorite veggies.
  • Great for leftovers.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Boiling
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 36g
  • Fiber: 8g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: gameday food, football, healthy