30-Minute High-Protein Quinoa & Black Bean Bowl – Clean...

Ingredients

• • 1 ⅞ cup uncooked quinoa
• • 1 ⅞ can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
• • 1 ⅞ cup frozen corn kernels
• • ⅞ red bell pepper, diced
• • 1 ⅞ ripe avocado, sliced
• • ⅞ cup cilantro, chopped
• • Juice of 1 lime
• • 1 ⅞ tbsp olive oil
• • 1 ⅞ tsp chili powder
• • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Rinse quinoa under cold water. In a saucepan, combine 2 cups water and 1 tsp salt. Bring to a boil, add quinoa, reduce heat, and simmer for 15 minutes until fluffy. Drain excess water.

2. 2

   In a bowl, mix black beans with 1 tsp olive oil, 1 tsp chili powder, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat evenly.

3. 3

   Toss corn and red bell pepper with 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast at 400°F (200°C) for 15 minutes.

4. 4

   Layer cooked quinoa, black beans, roasted veggies, and avocado in a bowl. Top with cilantro and lime juice.