High-Protein Quinoa and Black Bean Power Bowl with Zesty Lime Dressing

High-Protein Quinoa and Black Bean Power Bowl with Zesty Lime Dressing

This vibrant spring power bowl is packed with plant-based protein from quinoa and black beans, topped with fresh vegetables and a bright, tangy lime dressing. Perfect for meal prep or a satisfying weeknight dinner that keeps you energised all day.

AI SCORE
88
/100

High-Protein Quinoa and Black Bean Power Bowl with Zesty Lime Dressing

This vibrant spring power bowl is packed with plant-based protein from quinoa and black beans, topped with fresh vegetables and a bright, tangy lime dressing. Perfect for meal prep or a satisfying weeknight dinner that keeps you energised all day.

AI SCORE
88
/100
Mexican-InspiredDinnerVegetarianVeganGluten-FreeHigh-ProteinDairy-Free
⏱️
40 min
Time
👥
4 people
Servings
🔥
425 kcal
Calories
📊
Easy
Difficulty

Ingredients

  • 200g quinoa, rinsed
  • 400ml vegetable stock
  • 1 can (400g) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 200g frozen sweetcorn, thawed
  • 200g cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 large ripe avocado, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 4 spring onions, thinly sliced
  • 30g fresh coriander, roughly chopped
  • 100g edamame beans, shelled
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 limes, juiced
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

1

Add quinoa and vegetable stock to a medium saucepan, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until liquid is absorbed and quinoa is fluffy.

2

Remove quinoa from heat and let stand covered for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork and allow to cool slightly.

3

While quinoa cooks, prepare the zesty lime dressing by whisking together olive oil, lime juice, minced garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, honey, and a pinch of salt and pepper in a small bowl.

4

Heat the black beans and edamame in a small pan over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until warmed through, then season with a pinch of salt and cumin.

5

Prepare all fresh vegetables: halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the red bell pepper, slice the spring onions, dice the avocado, and chop the coriander.

6

Divide the cooked quinoa evenly among four serving bowls as the base.

7

Arrange the black beans, edamame, sweetcorn, cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, and avocado in sections on top of the quinoa.

8

Drizzle each bowl generously with the zesty lime dressing and garnish with spring onions and fresh coriander.

9

Season with additional salt and pepper to taste, and serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 3 days for meal prep.

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