Healthy High Protein Vegetarian Recipes for Every Craving!
Discover a collection of healthy high protein vegetarian bowl and salad recipes that satisfy every craving!
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salads
- Method: No-cook, Bowl
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
- Diet: Vegetarian, High Protein
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn, fresh or frozen
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water and drain.
- In a saucepan, bring the water to a boil, add the quinoa, and reduce to a simmer. Cook for about 15 minutes or until the quinoa is fluffy and water is absorbed.
- In a large bowl, combine the black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, avocado, and cilantro.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Add the cooked quinoa to the vegetable mixture and pour the dressing over it. Toss to combine.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- Feel free to add more protein by including chickpeas or tofu.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for meal prep.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Healthy High Protein Vegetarian Bowl and Salad Recipes