Brown Bag Ideas Fiesta Lunch
Transform your midday meal into a fiesta with this vibrant and healthy Brown Bag Ideas Fiesta Lunch! Packed with protein-rich quinoa and black beans, crisp vegetables like cherry tomatoes, red bell peppers, and sweet corn, and a zesty lime-cilantro dressing, this easy-to-make lunch is perfect for meal prep. The creamy avocado adds a delicious richness, while bold spices like chili powder and cumin provide a subtle kick. Ready in just 15 minutes of prep time, this no-fuss recipe is designed for busy lifestyles and keeps well in the fridge for up to three days. Whether you're looking for a flavorful gluten-free lunch option or a refreshing cold salad, this fiesta-inspired meal is sure to brighten your workday!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked quinoa
- 1 cup Black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup Corn kernels, fresh or frozen and thawed
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium Red bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium Avocado, diced
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Chili powder
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Pepper
Instructions
Prepare the quinoa according to package instructions if not already cooked. Allow it to cool down completely.
In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked quinoa, black beans, corn kernels, halved cherry tomatoes, and diced red bell pepper.
In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the quinoa mixture and gently toss to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Add the diced avocado and chopped cilantro to the mixture, and carefully fold them in to avoid mashing the avocado.
Divide the fiesta quinoa salad into four airtight containers for easy lunch packing.
Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Enjoy cold or at room temperature!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1308 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 47.8 g | 61% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.9 g | 34% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1311 mg | 57% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 191.7 g | 70% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 46.6 g | 166% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.5 g | ||
| Protein | 44.1 g | 88% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 234 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 14.5 mg | 81% | |
| Potassium | 3234 mg | 69% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
