Core-Boosting Quinoa Power Bowl
A nutrient-dense meal packed with plant-based protein and fiber to fuel core workouts and muscle recovery. This Mediterranean-inspired vegetarian recipe (high-protein), ready in about 55 minutes, pairs quinoa, black beans, kale for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 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 quinoa
- 1 cup black beans
- 2 cups kale
- 1 medium avocado
- 1/2 cup chickpeas
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lime
- 1 tsp cumin
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Instructions
- Step 1: Rinse 1 cup quinoa under cold water, then cook in 2 cups boiling water for 15 minutes until tender.
- Step 2: In a skillet, heat 2 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Add 1 tsp cumin, then sauté 2 cups chopped kale for 3-4 minutes until wilted.
- Step 3: Toss 1 cup black beans and 1/2 cup chickpeas with the kale, then stir in 1/4 cup chopped avocado.
- Step 4: Squeeze lime juice over the mixture, then fold in cooked quinoa. Garnish with remaining avocado slices.
