This recipe provides an excellent source of protein. It has over 25 grams per serving.
Ingredients:
4 eggs
1 tbsp olive oil
½ cup quinoa
1 cup water
½ cup canned black beans
½ avocado
½ tomato
½ cup canned corn
¼ cup shredded cheese
1 tbsp green chilies
Salt and pepper to taste*
Serves: 2
Directions:
In a small pot add 1 cup of water and ½ cup of rinsed quinoa. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for about 15 minutes. While your quinoa is cooking, take a microwave safe bowl and add black beans and corn. Microwave for about 1 minute. Next, add olive oil to a pan turn on low heat. Take a small bowl and whisk together eggs and green chilies. Add to the pan and cook for about 5 minutes. Serve into bowls- add in cooked quinoa, bean and corn mixture, eggs, cheese, diced tomato and sliced avocado, Add hot sauce, salt, and pepper to taste optional*
