Description
The Mango and Quinoa Power Bowl is a vibrant and nutritious dish that combines the nutty taste of quinoa with the sweet, juicy goodness of ripe mango, black beans, and fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 ripe mango, diced
- 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse 1 cup of quinoa under cold water, then combine with 2 cups of water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Let sit for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
- Dice the ripe mango, chop the red bell pepper, slice the avocado, finely chop the red onion, and chop the fresh cilantro.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, diced mango, black beans, red bell pepper, avocado, red onion, and cilantro. Gently stir to mix.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, and a pinch of salt and pepper to make the dressing.
- Drizzle the dressing over the quinoa mixture and gently toss to combine. Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes to meld flavors.
Notes
- Always rinse quinoa before cooking to remove bitterness.
- Use a perfectly ripe mango for the best flavor.
- Cut vegetables into uniform sizes for even flavor distribution.
- Adjust the dressing to your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing and Cooking
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
