Quinoa and Black Bean Snack Cups
These Quinoa and Black Bean Snack Cups are a flavorful and healthy mini salad packed with protein and perfect for a quick bite.
10 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
4
Serves
180
Calories
Macros · per serving
6g protein
29g carbs
5g fat
Ingredients
For 4 servings
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup canned black beans
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 cup sweet corn
- 1 lime
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup cilantro
Instructions
- 1
Rinse the quinoa under cold water and combine it with 2 cups of water in a pot.
- 2
Bring the pot to a boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes or until the quinoa is fluffy and water is absorbed.
- 3
While the quinoa is cooking, dice the red bell pepper and chop the cilantro.
- 4
Drain and rinse the black beans.
- 5
In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, black beans, diced red bell pepper, sweet corn, and cilantro.
- 6
In a small bowl, whisk together the juice of the lime, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
- 7
Pour the dressing over the quinoa mixture and toss until everything is well coated.
- 8
Divide the salad mixture into small cups for individual snack servings.
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