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summer meals

Summer Meals: 5 Simple Ways to Refresh Your Plate


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

Description

Easy and refreshing summer meals for warm days.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 cups quinoa
  • 1 can black beans, rinsed
  • 1 cup corn kernels
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook the quinoa according to package instructions.
  2. In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, black beans, corn, bell pepper, avocado, and cilantro.
  3. In a small bowl, mix lime juice, cumin, salt, and pepper.
  4. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
  5. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Notes

  • Great for meal prep.
  • Can be served as a side or main dish.
  • Customize with your favorite veggies.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 10g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: summer meals, quinoa salad, healthy recipes