Description
Creative meal ideas for Thanksgiving without traditional dishes.
Ingredients
- Quinoa – 1 cup
- Black beans – 1 can
- Corn – 1 cup
- Bell peppers – 2, diced
- Avocado – 1, sliced
- Lime – 1, juiced
- Cilantro – 1/4 cup, chopped
- Olive oil – 2 tablespoons
- Salt – to taste
- Pepper – to taste
Instructions
- Cook quinoa according to package instructions.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, black beans, corn, and bell peppers.
- Add lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper to the mixture.
- Toss everything together until well mixed.
- Top with avocado slices and chopped cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Can be served warm or cold.
- Adjust ingredients based on personal preference.
- Great as a side dish or main course.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: alternative thanksgiving meal ideas