I confess that coming up with healthy lunch ideas has not been my strongest skill in the past. I’m pretty good about everything else but lunch tends to be that awkward time in between breakfast and dinner that I just have to grab something quickly before I run out the door or move onto the next task.

I’m making progress though and have been working on creating an arsenal of healthy lunch recipes that take almost no time to prepare so lunchtime can become a nutrient-dense pick me up.

This easy black bean and avocado topped quinoa is super simple to prepare and is the perfect combination of filling and healthy.  With creamy avocado, decadent cheddar cheese, and a kick of salsa, you won’t miss any of the empty calories of your usual quick lunch.

Ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa, cooked
• 1 cup of black beans, cooked
• 1/2 cup of salsa
• 1/4 cup of cheddar cheese
• 1/2 avocado, sliced

Preparation

Cook your quinoa and set it aside. I like to make extra to throw into other recipes during the week.

Put your beans into a frying pan. Cover with salsa and sauté until heated through.

Top your quinoa with your bean and salsa mixture, shredded cheese, and sliced avocado.

That’s all there is to it!

Leave off the cheese if you want to cut back on the calories.

This makes great leftovers and can double as a meal for baby, which is perfect for us since we have a 10 month old who is very interested in eating anything we have on our plates at the moment.