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summer meal prep

Comforting Summer Meal Prep for 4: Easy & Enjoyable!


  • Author: Julia marin
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A simple and healthy summer meal prep recipe for easy weeknight dinners.


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 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
  • Juice of 2 limes
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Rinse the 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 until quinoa is fluffy.
  4. In a large bowl, combine black beans, corn, bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, and cilantro.
  5. Once quinoa is done, let it cool slightly, then add to the bowl.
  6. Drizzle lime juice over the mixture and season with salt and pepper.
  7. Gently mix everything together.
  8. Top with diced avocado before serving.

Notes

  • Quinoa can be substituted with brown rice or couscous.
  • Use any preferred beans for variety.
  • Cherry tomatoes can be replaced with diced regular tomatoes.
  • Avocado is optional; add just before serving to avoid browning.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Healthy

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 55g
  • Fiber: 15g
  • Protein: 12g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: summer meal prep, healthy meal prep, vegetarian recipe