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Healthy Gameday Food: 5 Flavorful Quinoa Salad Tips


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

Description

Healthy gameday food for football fans.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 can black beans, rinsed
  • 1 cup corn, frozen or fresh
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Rinse quinoa under cold water.
  2. Combine quinoa and vegetable broth in a pot.
  3. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
  4. Fluff quinoa with a fork and let it cool.
  5. In a large bowl, combine black beans, corn, bell pepper, and avocado.
  6. Add cooled quinoa to the bowl.
  7. Drizzle lime juice, add cumin, salt, and pepper.
  8. Toss gently to combine.

Notes

  • Serve chilled or at room temperature.
  • This dish can be made a day ahead.
  • Customize with your favorite veggies.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Boiling
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 36g
  • Fiber: 8g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: gameday food, football, healthy