Black Bean and Veggie Bowl (Printable Version)

Vibrant bowl with black beans, corn, tomatoes, avocado, and zesty lime dressing. Ready in 15 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 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 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 for optimal freshness and texture.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It's ready in 15 minutes with zero cooking required—just chopping and combining.
  • The lime dressing wakes up every ingredient and makes even canned beans taste like you've done something special.
  • You can make it vegan, gluten-free, or dairy-free without changing a single thing.
02 -
  • Assemble this bowl right before eating—if you let avocado sit in the lime dressing too long, it softens in a way that feels mushy rather than creamy.
  • Taste the dressing before it hits the vegetables; adjust salt, lime, or cumin to your preference because once it's mixed in, it's harder to fix.
03 -
  • Chill your ingredients before assembling if you like your bowl cool and refreshing on a hot day.
  • A squeeze of lime juice right before eating keeps avocado from browning and adds a final brightness that makes people ask what your secret is.
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