Black Bean Veggie Bowl (Printable Version)

Colorful bean and vegetable bowl with fresh avocado, corn, tomatoes, and tangy lime dressing. Perfect healthy meal ready in minutes.

# 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

# Directions:

01 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, honey or agave syrup, ground 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 ingredient mixture and toss gently until all components are evenly coated.
04 - Divide the mixture between two bowls. Top each with diced avocado, remaining cilantro, and optional toppings of pumpkin seeds or feta cheese as desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It comes together in the time it takes to argue with yourself about ordering takeout.
  • Every bite has texture, sweetness, creaminess, and that perfect acidic pop from the lime.
  • You can eat it straight from the bowl while standing at the counter and feel virtuous instead of guilty.
  • It tastes even better the next day, which means lunch is already handled.
02 -
  • Always rinse your canned beans and corn, or the bowl will taste salty and metallic instead of fresh.
  • Add the avocado last and just before serving, otherwise it oxidizes and turns brown and sad looking.
  • If the dressing tastes too sharp, add a tiny pinch more honey or agave to mellow it out.
03 -
  • Toast the pumpkin seeds in a dry skillet for two minutes before adding them, it brings out a nutty flavor that makes the bowl feel restaurant quality.
  • If you don't have cumin, smoked paprika or chili powder work just as well and add their own personality.
  • Use a fork to mash a few of the black beans into the dressing for a creamier, more cohesive texture.
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