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Emagrecer Delight

A Flavorful Quinoa and Black Bean Delight for Healthy Eating

4servings
30 min
Easy
Weeknight-friendly timingMacros ready to logFeeds a hungry crew
Emagrecer Delight

About this recipe

The Emagrecer Delight is a delightful and nutritious salad designed to support your weight management goals. Packed with vibrant vegetables, protein-rich black beans, and fluffy quinoa, this dish offers a satisfying and wholesome meal that you can enjoy warm or cold. It’s perfect for meal prep or as a light lunch.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed (15 oz)
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
  • 1/2 red onion, diced
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. 1

    Rinse the quinoa under cold water to remove bitterness.

  2. 2

    In a medium saucepan, combine the quinoa and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes until quinoa is tender and water is absorbed.

  3. 3

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, black beans, bell peppers, red onion, avocado, and cilantro.

  4. 4

    In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil and lime juice. Drizzle over the quinoa mixture.

  5. 5

    Toss everything together until well combined.

  6. 6

    Season with salt and pepper to taste.

  7. 7

    Serve immediately or refrigerate for future meals.

Chef's tip

For added flavor, consider adding a pinch of cumin and coriander to the dressing.

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