Description
Unique meal ideas for Thanksgiving that break from tradition.
Ingredients
- Quinoa – 2 cups
- Black beans – 1 can
- Bell peppers – 2, diced
- Red onion – 1, chopped
- Corn – 1 cup
- Lime – 1, juiced
- Cilantro – 1/4 cup, chopped
- Olive oil – 2 tablespoons
- Salt – to taste
- Pepper – to taste
Instructions
- Cook quinoa according to package instructions.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, black beans, bell peppers, red onion, and corn.
- Add lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Toss until well mixed.
- Garnish with cilantro before serving.
Notes
- This dish can be served warm or cold.
- Great for vegetarian guests.
- Can be made a day ahead and stored in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: non traditional thanksgiving meal ideas