This is a quick recipe that can be made for lunch or dinner, plus it tastes delicious! This recipe is for TWO bowls, macro/micro nutrient distribution represents two servings.
Ingredients
or1 cup of quinoa, uncooked (170 g)
or0.5 cup of beans, black turtle, mature seeds, canned (240 g)
or1/2 cup slices of cucumber, with peel, raw (52 g)
or1/4 cup chopped of carrots, raw (128 g)
or1 tbsp of hummus, commercial (15 g)
or1/2 cup of spinach, raw (15 g)
or0.3 cups, pureed of avocados, raw, California (69 g)
Preparation
1.
Fill a medium pot with water (according to instructions on quinoa)
Pour 1 cup of quinoa into the pot and bring to a boil. Let cook for 15 minutes (or per instructions)
2.
Meanwhile, chop vegetables to liking and set aside in a medium bowl.3.
You can leave vegetables as is, or you can lightly season to your liking.
Next, pour can of black beans into a microwavable bowl and follow heating instructions, OR heat in a small saucepan on stove if you have more time. 4.
Once quinoa is finished, fluff with a fork. This recipe is for two grain bowls, so split half a cup of quinoa in each bowl. 5.
Sprinkle a dash of salt and pepper if desired. 6.
top with veggies and hummus. 7.
You can add a chipotle sauce, lightly sprinkled on top or served on the side for dipping.