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High-Protein Quinoa & Beef Bowls: tasty, healthy, fast!
Ingredients
For 4 portions:
- 500g lean ground low-fat beef
- 200gr quinoa
- 400g black beans, drained
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp cumin
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 tsp olive oil, to cook
- Salsa or lime, to serve (I suggest the Santa Maria chunky Wrap sauce, no sugar added)
Tools Needed
- 1 large pan (35 cm or larger)
- Cutting board
- 1 rice cooker
- 4 Meal Prep Boxes, I use these
Procedure
1. Cook quinoa according to package instructions. Set aside.
2. In a pan, heat olive oil and sauté onion, bell pepper, and zucchini for 5 minutes.
3. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up.
4. Stir in black beans, garlic powder, paprika, cumin, salt & pepper.
5. Divide quinoa and beef mixture into containers.
6. Serve with salsa or a squeeze of lime for extra flavor.
Calories and Macros of High-Protein Quinoa & Beef Bowls
Macros (per serving): ~550 kcal | 42g carbs | 25g fat | 36g protein
Make it Keto
To make it keto, you just need to:
- Switch the beans with edamame beans
- Switch the Quinoa with Cauliflower rice
Storing tips
Store in the fridge, in airtight containers for up to 4 days.
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Enjoy your meal prep!
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