Name: Protein Bowl
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 cup cooked black beans (drained and rinsed); 1/4 cup chopped bell pepper; 1/4 cup chopped cherry tomatoes (sub: more diced peppers or a little red onion); 1/2 ripe avocado, chopped; 2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese (sub: goat cheese); Juice from 1/2 a lemon; Salt, pepper, and garlic powder, to taste

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Protein Bowl

This protein bowl is FULL of flavor and perfect for a quick lunch. You’ll find yourself eating it again and again. It lends itself to some creativity, allowing you to use up what you have on hand.

Yield: 1 lunch bowl (about 1 1/2 cups) 1x

Prep: 10 minutesTotal: 10 minutes

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Ingredients

1/2 cup cooked black beans (drained and rinsed)
1/4 cup chopped bell pepper
1/4 cup chopped cherry tomatoes (sub: more diced peppers or a little red onion)
1/2 ripe avocado, chopped
2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese (sub: goat cheese)
Juice from 1/2 a lemon
Salt, pepper, and garlic powder, to taste

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Instructions

Combine black beans, bell pepper, tomatoes, avocado, and feta cheese in a dinner-sized bowl. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top and sprinkle on salt, pepper and garlic powder to taste. Stir, taste, and season as needed.
Eat cold or warm up for about 30-45 seconds in the microwave and stir. Serve with multigrain crackers or pita chips on the side, if you’d like. Or stir in some couscous, quinoa, or rice.

Notes/Tips

Dairy-Free Version: Replace the cheese with more avocado.

Cuisine: American Method: No Cook

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