Black Bean Veggie Bowl (Printable)

Vibrant bowl with black beans, fresh vegetables, and tangy lime dressing ready in minutes.

# 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

# How To Make:

01 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, honey or agave syrup, 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 prepared dressing over the mixture and toss gently until all ingredients are evenly coated.
04 - Divide the mixture between two bowls and top each with diced avocado, remaining cilantro, pumpkin seeds, and feta cheese if desired.
05 - Serve immediately to maintain optimal freshness and texture of ingredients.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • It takes only 15 minutes to prepare with zero minutes of cooking time.
  • Naturally vegetarian, gluten-free, and easily vegan-friendly.
  • Packed with 11g of protein and 45g of complex carbohydrates per serving.
02 -
  • Rinse your canned beans and corn thoroughly to control sodium levels.
  • Wait to dice the avocado until just before serving to keep it from browning.
  • If meal prepping, store the dressing in a separate small container.
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