Hungry Vegan Athelete

Mexican Bean Prep Bowls

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 20 mins

Total Time: 30 mins

Servings: 5

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Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups dry Quinoa
  • 1 can (15 oz) Black beans Drained.
  • 1 can (15 oz) Pinto beans Drained.
  • 1 can (15 oz) Kidney beans Drained.
  • 2 cups Frozen corn
  • 1 large Bell pepper Diced.
  • 1 medium Red onion Diced.
  • 2 tsp Ground cumin
  • 1 tsp Chili powder
  • 3 tbsp Lime juice Fresh.
  • 1/2 cup Fresh cilantro Chopped.

Steps

  1. Cook quinoa according to package directions.
  2. In a large skillet, sauté diced onion and bell pepper for 5 minutes.
  3. Add all three types of beans, corn, cumin, and chili powder.
  4. Cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through.
  5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Remove from heat and stir in lime juice and fresh cilantro.
  7. Divide quinoa and bean mixture into 5 meal prep containers.
  8. Refrigerate for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Info (per serving)
Calories 410 kcal
Protein 20 g
Carbohydrates 74 g
Fat 4 g
Fiber g
Sugar g