Quinoa Bowl with Black Beans, Corn, and Avocado
A colorful, nutritious, and protein-packed quinoa bowl with black beans, corn, avocado, and zesty lime dressing — perfect for meal prep or a quick healthy meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Healthy Bowl
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 2 cups water or vegetable broth
- Pinch of salt
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen)
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- Fresh cilantro leaves (optional)
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp honey or maple syrup (optional)
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/4 tsp chili powder
- Salt & pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water. Combine with water or broth in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer 15 minutes. Fluff with a fork and let cool.
- Prepare vegetables: dice red pepper and onion, drain or thaw corn, and sauté fresh corn if desired.
- Warm black beans in a small pan with cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper for 5 minutes over low heat.
- Assemble bowls: layer quinoa, black beans, corn, red pepper, onion, tomatoes, avocado, and cilantro.
- Make dressing: whisk together olive oil, lime juice, honey or maple syrup, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Drizzle over the bowl.
- Serve immediately, warm or cold. Optional toppings: Greek yogurt, feta cheese, or spinach.
Notes
Store up to 4 days in airtight containers. Keep avocado separate until serving. Use broth for richer flavor and rinse quinoa to remove bitterness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 0mg