Black Bean Veggie Bowl (Print View)

Protein-rich black beans, crisp vegetables, and avocado in tangy lime dressing

# Ingredient List:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
02 - 1 ripe avocado, diced
03 - 1 cup canned corn kernels, drained and rinsed
04 - 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced

→ Legumes

05 - 1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed

→ Herbs

06 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped

→ Dressing

07 - 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
08 - Juice of 1 lime
09 - 1 teaspoon honey or agave syrup
10 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
11 - Salt and pepper to taste

→ Optional Toppings

12 - 1 tablespoon pumpkin seeds
13 - 2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese

# Directions:

01 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, honey or agave, cumin, salt, and pepper until well combined.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and half the cilantro.
03 - Pour the dressing over the mixture and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
04 - Divide the mixture between two bowls. Top each with diced avocado, remaining cilantro, pumpkin seeds, and feta cheese if desired.
05 - Serve immediately while ingredients are fresh and vibrant.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together in 15 minutes with zero cooking, which means even on hectic days you can have something genuinely nourishing.
  • The lime dressing wakes up every single ingredient, turning what could be a boring salad into something you'll actually crave.
  • It's naturally vegan and gluten-free without feeling like you're missing out on anything.
02 -
  • Always drain and rinse your canned beans and corn thoroughly, otherwise you're eating starch and a metallic aftertaste instead of the clean flavors the bowl promises.
  • If you're making this ahead for lunch, keep the avocado separate and add it right before eating, then store the dressing in a separate container so things don't get soggy.
03 -
  • Cut your avocado right into the bowl rather than on a cutting board, then gently fold it in so it stays in larger pieces.
  • If you're meal prepping, make the dressing in a separate jar and only dress the bowl when you're ready to eat so nothing gets mushy.
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