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BBQ Protein Bowls


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4.2 from 101 reviews

  • Author: stella
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A nutritious and customizable meal combining quinoa, black beans, and your choice of protein, drizzled with BBQ sauce.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup cooked quinoa
  • 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup grilled chicken or tofu, diced
  • 1 cup corn, cooked
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
  • Fresh cilantro, for garnish
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, black beans, grilled chicken or tofu, corn, and cherry tomatoes.
  2. Drizzle the BBQ sauce over the mixture and toss to combine.
  3. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Serve the mixture in bowls topped with avocado slices and fresh cilantro.

Notes

Feel free to customize ingredients based on preference. For a vegan option, replace chicken with chickpeas and ensure BBQ sauce is vegan-friendly.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 58g
  • Fiber: 12g
  • Protein: 24g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg