Black Bean and Avocado Quinoa
- Time: 5 minutes if using cooked quinoa
- Servings: 3
- Serving Size: 3.0 ounces
- Stage: 5 Post-Op (Solid Foods)
INGREDIENTS:
- Avocado - 1/2 small-medium (50 grams)
- Black beans, cooked - 2/3 cup (115 grams)
- Quinoa, cooked - 1/2 cup (93 grams)
- Hemp seeds - 1 tbsp (10 grams)
- Sea salt - 1/4 tsp
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Chop the avocado and mix it in a bowl with all the other ingredients. You may lightly mash the beans if desired.
- Serve and enjoy!
*Note: The riper the avocado the better! Divide equally by the listed number of servings. Stays fresh in the refrigerator for about 2 days.
NUTRITION FACTS per serving:
- Calories 130
- Protein 6 grams
- Carbs 17 grams
- Fat 5 grams
- Fiber 5 grams
- Sugar 1 grams
- Iron 8% DV
- Calcium 2% DV
- Sodium 8% DV
DV = Daily Value, Based on diet for healthy adults
Nutritionist notes: The combination of a whole grain like quinoa, a legume like black beans, and healthy fat like avocado and hemp seeds makes a perfectly balanced meal. Together they make a fiber-rich recipe that helps keep your bowel movements regular.
Tags: dairy-free, soy-free, gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, plant-based, high-fiber, gastric sleeve, vsg, bariatric, recipe
*The picture is meant for illustrative purposes and may sometimes not be representative of the serving size. For a precise serving size please follow the list of ingredients carefully, using grams as the most exact measurement.