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Mexican Inspired Three Bean Salad With Quinoa Meal Prep

Enjoy a delicious and nutritious plant based Mexican Inspired Three Bean Salad With Quinoa Meal Prep. Packed with protein, fiber, and fresh flavors.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American, Fusion, Mexican
Servings 6 meals

Ingredients
  

Salad

  • ½ cup dry quinoa
  • 1 19oz can black beans
  • 1 19oz can romano beans (sub white beans or kidney beans if desired)
  • 1 19oz can black eyed peas
  • 1 12oz can whole kernel corn

Veggies

  • 15 cherry tomatoes, diced
  • 6-8 mini peppers, sliced
  • ½ small red onion, diced
  • 2 ripe avocados, cubed (optional)
  • ½ bunch cilantro, diced

Dressing

  • ⅓ cup olive oil
  • ⅓ cup white vinegar
  • 1 lime, juiced (about 2 tbsp lime juice)
  • ¼ cup maple syrup (sugar or honey as a substitute)
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • ¼ tsp garlic powder
  • salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

Quinoa

  • Start by cooking the quinoa according to the package insturctions and allow to cool.

Bean Salad & Dressing

  • Next, prepare the dressing by blending together olive oil, white vinegar, lime juice, maple syrup, chili powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Blend until well combined.
  • In an extra large bowl, add the rinsed and drained beans, corn, and red onion, and all of the salad dressing. Toss to combine.

Assembling the Meal Prep Jars

  • Next, prepare your salad jars by evenly distributing the ingredients between 6 large mason jars.
  • Add the ingredients in this order: First: add the bean and corn salad to the bottom of each jar, next, add the cooked quinoa, then the peppers, cherry tomatoes, and finally the fresh cilantro.
  • (Add avocado on top with a squeeze of lime juice or lemon juice to keep them fresh it desired.)
  • This makes 6 servings total so this one is great for 2 people. It lasts about 4-5 days in the fridge.
  • Serve by itself or with tortilla chips and enjoy!

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Notes

Note: Nutritional information is approximate values and can vary significantly depending on the specific brands of ingredients used. Disclaimer: This information is for general guidance only and should not be considered professional nutritional advice.

Nutrition

Serving: 300g | Calories: 425kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8.5g | Sodium: 400mg | Potassium: 600mg | Fiber: 12.5g | Sugar: 7.6g | Vitamin A: 150IU | Vitamin C: 40mg | Calcium: 75mg | Iron: 4mg
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