Description
A nutritious and satisfying meal perfect for game day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups quinoa
- 1 cup black beans, rinsed
- 1 cup corn, drained
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water.
- Cook the quinoa according to package instructions.
- In a large bowl, combine black beans, corn, red bell pepper, avocado, and cilantro.
- Add the cooked quinoa to the bowl.
- Drizzle lime juice over the mixture.
- Season with cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Toss gently to combine.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- This dish can be made a day ahead.
- Adjust lime juice according to taste.
- Add grilled chicken for extra protein if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing and boiling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: healthy football food, quinoa salad, game day meals, nutritious recipes