Colorful Quinoa Bowls with Avocado and Lime
Nutrient-packed bowls featuring fluffy quinoa, creamy avocado, and zesty lime dressing for a vibrant, healthy meal. This Mexican-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs cooked quinoa, avocado, corn kernels for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1/2 medium, diced avocado
- 1/2 cup, thawed corn kernels
- 1/4 cup, rinsed black beans
- 1/4 cup, halved cherry tomatoes
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- to taste salt
- 1 tbsp, chopped fresh cilantro
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Instructions
- Step 1: Whisk lime juice, olive oil, cumin, and salt in a small bowl until emulsified.
- Step 2: In a large bowl, combine 1 cup cooked quinoa, diced avocado, corn, black beans, and halved cherry tomatoes.
- Step 3: Pour lime dressing over the mixture and toss gently until all ingredients are evenly coated.
- Step 4: Serve immediately, garnished with fresh cilantro.








