Description
A satisfying 500-calorie meal prep recipe that is packed with flavors and nutrients, perfect for quick lunches or dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water.
- In a medium saucepan, bring the vegetable broth to a boil.
- Add the quinoa and reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook for about 15 minutes, or until the quinoa is fluffy.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, black beans, diced tomatoes, bell pepper, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Divide the mixture into meal prep containers.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before sealing the containers.
Notes
For extra protein, add cooked chicken or turkey. Swap out vegetables based on preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Meal Prep
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 80g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: meal prep, quinoa, healthy recipes, vegetarian meals, 500 calories