Lime Kidney Bean-Quinoa Boxes

lunch · Latin American-inspired

Lime Kidney Bean-Quinoa Boxes

A chilled, packable grain bowl that holds its texture for several lunches.

15 min 4 servings Easy $10.48 recipe est. · $2.62/serving
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Ingredients

For 4 servings

  • 3 cups quinoa
  • 2 cups kidney bean, drained and rinsed
  • 1½ cups bell pepper, diced
  • 1½ cups corn, thawed
  • ¼ cups lime juice
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ cups cilantro, chopped
  • ½ tsp salt

Equipment

Large mixing bowl

How to make it

  1. 1

    Whisk the lime juice, olive oil, cilantro, and salt in a large mixing bowl.

  2. 2

    Add the quinoa, kidney beans, bell pepper, and corn; fold until evenly coated.

  3. 3

    Divide into four covered containers and refrigerate.

Storage & leftovers

Refrigerate in a covered container for up to 4 days.

Serve cold or at room temperature; do not reheat.

Dietary & allergen notes

Suitable for: vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free, egg-free, peanut-free, tree-nut-free, soy-free, sesame-free, gluten-free.

No major allergen is listed in the ingredients shown here. Packaged ingredients can vary, so always check labels and cross-contact information.

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