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Nutritious Dinner Bowl

Quick, nutritious dinner bowl with quinoa, fresh veggies, and black beans. Perfect for busy weeknights, easy to customize, and ready in 25 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 2 cups water or vegetable broth
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
  • 1 small red onion, diced
  • 1 zucchini, diced
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 juice of lime
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • optional fresh cilantro, chopped

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Large skillet
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Cutting board and knife
  • Stirring spoon
  • Bowls for serving

Method
 

  1. Rinse the quinoa under cold water until the water runs clear.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine the quinoa and water or vegetable broth; bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until cooked.
  3. Fluff the cooked quinoa with a fork and set aside.
  4. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  5. Add the diced bell peppers, red onion, and zucchini; sauté for 5-7 minutes until tender and caramelized.
  6. Add the cooked quinoa, black beans, corn, and lime juice to the skillet; stir together.
  7. Season with ground cumin, salt, and pepper to taste; mix well.
  8. Transfer the mixture to serving bowls and top with sliced avocado and fresh cilantro, if desired.
  9. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 13gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 10gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 100mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 15mg

Notes

This recipe is naturally gluten-free and suitable for vegans and vegetarians. Feel free to customize the recipe with your favorite vegetables or grains.
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