Black Bean Veggie Bowl (Print)

Vibrant Mexican-inspired bowl with black beans, fresh vegetables, and tangy lime dressing. Quick, healthy, and satisfying.

# What you'll need:

→ 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 It:

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 prepared dressing over the vegetable and bean mixture, then toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
04 - Divide the dressed mixture between two serving bowls. Top each with diced avocado, remaining cilantro, and optional toppings such as pumpkin seeds or feta cheese.
05 - Serve immediately for optimal freshness and texture.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It tastes indulgent but leaves you feeling energized rather than sluggish.
  • You can throw it together in less time than it takes to order takeout, and it actually costs less.
  • It works whether you're eating alone, meal prepping for the week, or feeding guests who have different dietary preferences.
02 -
  • Never dress this bowl more than a few minutes before eating, or the tomatoes will release liquid and make everything soggy and watery.
  • Add the avocado only after plating; if you toss it with everything, it'll break down and turn to mush before you get a chance to taste it as distinct bites.
03 -
  • Toast your pumpkin seeds in a dry skillet for two minutes before adding them to unlock a deeper, more complex flavor than raw seeds bring.
  • If you can't find fresh lime, add an extra splash of olive oil and a tiny pinch of salt to compensate for the brightness you're missing.
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