Meal Prep Made Easy

Meal prep can be fun and simple. One of my favorite recipes is a quinoa salad. It is colorful, tasty, and packed with nutrition. You can make it in less than 40 minutes.

Meal prep doesn't have to be a hassle! Discover how to make meal prep enjoyable and stress-free with quick and tasty recipes. Try my vibrant quinoa salad that's packed with flavor and nutrition, ready in under 40 minutes. Learn simple steps to mix delicious ingredients for meals that last all week. Click through for this easy recipe and let's make healthy eating a breeze together! Explore now for more meal prep inspiration.

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Ingredients

2 cups quinoa, rinsed

1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed

1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)

1 red bell pepper, diced

1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

1 avocado, diced

1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Juice of 2 limes

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 teaspoon cumin

Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

In a medium-sized pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add the rinsed quinoa, cover, and reduce heat to low. Cook for 15 minutes or until all water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.

While the quinoa is cooking, prepare the dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, cumin, and a pinch of salt and pepper.

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, black beans, corn, diced red bell pepper, and cherry tomatoes.

Pour the lime dressing over the quinoa mixture and toss gently to combine until everything is well coated.

Just before serving or packing, fold in the diced avocado and chopped cilantro to prevent browning of the avocado.

Divide the mixture into meal prep containers and store in the refrigerator for easy grab-and-go lunches throughout the week.

Prep Time: 15 min | Total Time: 40 min | Servings: 4