High-Protein Vegan Recipes
This High-Protein Vegan Quinoa and Black Bean Bowl is a hearty and nutritious dish packed with plant-based protein. It's perfect for a filling lunch or dinner and can easily be customized with your favorite veggies and toppings.
Equipment
- 1 medium pot
- 1 large mixing bowl
- 1 strainer
- 1 skillet
- 1 measuring cups and spoons
- 1 wooden spoon or spatula
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa uncooked
- 2 cups water or vegetable broth
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn frozen or canned
- 1 each bell pepper diced
- 1 small red onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- for garnish fresh cilantro
- for serving lime wedges
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water in a fine-mesh strainer. Combine quinoa and water (or vegetable broth) in a medium pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer for about 15 minutes or until the quinoa is fluffy and the liquid is absorbed.
- Remove from heat and let the quinoa sit covered for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.
- While the quinoa is cooking, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and bell pepper and sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the minced garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for an additional 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the black beans and corn to the skillet, mixing well to combine. Cook for another 5 minutes, allowing everything to heat through.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked quinoa with the sautéed vegetable and black bean mixture. Stir until evenly mixed.
- Serve the quinoa and black bean bowl hot, garnished with fresh cilantro and lime wedges on the side.
Notes
Feel free to add other vegetables like zucchini, spinach, or avocados for extra nutrition and flavor.
This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, making it great for meal prep.
To increase protein further, consider adding hemp seeds or nutritional yeast as a topping.