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meal prep lunch

Meal Prep Lunch: 5 Simple Steps for Healthy Eating


  • Author: ushinzomr
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

A healthy and easy meal prep lunch recipe.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups quinoa
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup corn, frozen or fresh
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Rinse quinoa under cold water.
  2. In a pot, combine quinoa and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil.
  3. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  4. Fluff quinoa with a fork and let it cool.
  5. In a large bowl, mix cooled quinoa, black beans, corn, and red bell pepper.
  6. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
  7. Portion into meal prep containers and top with avocado slices.

Notes

  • Store in the fridge for up to 4 days.
  • Reheat in the microwave before serving.
  • Customize with your favorite vegetables.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Lunch
  • Method: Boiling
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 12g
  • Protein: 12g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: meal prep lunch