{Eat Well} Southwestern Quinoa Bowls


- A (delicious) experiment in non-traditional proteins - 

Finding the time to prep and cook nutrient rich weekday meals can feel like a daunting task for even the healthiest Camel City residents. That's why we are dedicated to providing you with easy, super-food dense recipes that will feed your body and nurture your spirit (we hope). 
Enjoy! 
Ingredients: 
1 can black beans, rinsed and drained 
1 can corn, rinsed and drained
1 avocado, peeled and cubed
1 lime
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup quinoa, cooked
sea salt + black pepper

For garnish:

1/2 red onion, chopped
handful of cilantro, chopped
1 jalapeno, deseeded and chopped


Preparation: 
1. Select a medium sized tupperware (try your hardest to track down the matching lid) and fill with 1 cup cooked quinoa. 
2. Drain/rinse 1 can of corn and 1 can of black beans. Add the cleaned corn and black beans to your quinoa bowl.
3. Cube one avocado and add to your corn/black bean/quinoa mixture. Drizzle the olive oil and squeeze the juice of one lime over the top. Mix and season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Mix all the garnish ingredients in a small container and sprinkle over the quinoa bowl to your liking. 
5. Dig in



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Difficulty: Very easy 
Total Time: 15 minutes 
Cost: $
Special Dietary Needs: Vegetarian 
Specialty Ingredients: None
Overall Score: 8 out of 10 








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