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High-Protein Grain Bowl with Quinoa & Avocado
Anderson Jorge

High-Protein Grain Bowl with Quinoa & Avocado

High-Protein Grain Bowl with Quinoa & Avocado
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Lunch / Dinner
Cuisine: Contemporary
Calories: 390
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup cooked quinoa
  • ½ cup canned black beans rinsed and drained
  • ½ ripe avocado sliced
  • ¼ cup diced tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp finely chopped red onion
  • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro or parsley
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp lemon or lime juice
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • Optional: chili flakes or hot sauce

Method
 

  1. Cook quinoa according to package instructions if not pre-cooked
  2. Allow quinoa to cool slightly for best texture
  3. Add quinoa to a serving bowl
  4. Spoon black beans evenly over quinoa
  5. Scatter diced tomatoes across the bowl
  6. Add chopped red onion for brightness
  7. Arrange avocado slices neatly on top
  8. Drizzle olive oil and citrus juice
  9. Season with salt and black pepper
  10. Garnish with fresh herbs
  11. Add optional heat if desired
  12. Serve immediately or refrigerate for later

Notes

Protein: 16 g

Carbohydrates: 42 g

Fat: 18 g

Fiber: 9 g

Sugar: 3 g

Sodium: 360 mg