Description
Healthy high protein lunch ideas to keep you full and energized.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook quinoa according to package instructions.
- In a large bowl, combine black beans, corn, bell pepper, avocado, and cilantro.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, salt, and pepper.
- Add cooked quinoa to the bowl with the vegetables.
- Pour dressing over the salad and mix well.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for later.
Notes
- This salad can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- You can add grilled chicken or tofu for extra protein.
- Adjust seasoning to your taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Salad
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: high protein lunch ideas