Black Bean and Avocado Lime Quinoa Recipe

Name: Black Bean and Avocado Lime Quinoa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup Quinoa; 2 cups Water; 1 whole Hard Boiled Egg; 4 whole Roma Tomatoes; 2 whole Avocados, And A Bit Of Lemon Juice To Prevent Browning; 1 bunch Cilantro (small Bunch); 1 can (15 Oz. Size) Black Beans, Drained And Rinsed; 1 can (15 Oz. Size) Corn, Drained; 1 whole Lime, Juice And Zest; 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt; 1 teaspoon Black Pepper; 1 teaspoon Sugar; 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil; 1 Tablespoon Melted Butter; 2 pinches Feta Cheese Crumbles (optional)

Servings: persons

1 cup Quinoa
2 cups Water
1 whole Hard Boiled Egg
4 whole Roma Tomatoes
2 whole Avocados, And A Bit Of Lemon Juice To Prevent Browning
1 bunch Cilantro (small Bunch)
1 can (15 Oz. Size) Black Beans, Drained And Rinsed
1 can (15 Oz. Size) Corn, Drained
1 whole Lime, Juice And Zest
1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
1 teaspoon Black Pepper
1 teaspoon Sugar
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
1 Tablespoon Melted Butter
2 pinches Feta Cheese Crumbles (optional)

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Bring the water to a boil in a large pot.
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When boiling, adjust the heat to medium, add the quinoa, and cook (uncovered) for 15 minutes, until the water is absorbed.
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After 15 minutes, cover the pot and turn off the heat; let the quinoa sit and steam for 10 minutes.
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Hard-boil the egg.
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Dice up the tomatoes, hard-boiled egg, avocado (sprinkle the pieces with lemon juice to avoid browning), and cilantro.
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Drain and rinse the black beans, and drain the corn.
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Zest and juice the lime, and whisk the zest and juice with the salt, pepper, sugar, olive oil, and butter to form a dressing.
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Once the quinoa is done, mix everything together and warm over low heat if desired.
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You can eat this dish hot or cold.
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Sprinkle with feta if desired.
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Enjoy!

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup Quinoa, 2 cups Water, 1 whole Hard Boiled Egg, 4 whole Roma Tomatoes, and more.

Yes, Black Bean and Avocado Lime Quinoa falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Black Bean and Avocado Lime Quinoa

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