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Black Bean–Quinoa Bowl Recipe

Black Bean–Quinoa Bowl Recipe

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  • Author: Julia
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 10 mins
  • Yield: 2 cups
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A quick and delicious black bean and quinoa bowl topped with creamy hummus, fresh avocado, zesty pico de gallo, and fragrant cilantro.


Ingredients

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For the bowl:

  • 3/4 cup canned black beans, rinsed
  • 2/3 cup cooked quinoa

For the dressing:

  • 1/4 cup hummus
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice

Toppings:

  • 1/4 medium avocado, diced
  • 3 tablespoons pico de gallo
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

  1. Combine beans and quinoa: In a bowl, mix black beans and quinoa.
  2. Prepare dressing: In a separate small bowl, stir hummus and lime juice together. Thin with water to desired consistency.
  3. Assemble bowl: Drizzle the hummus dressing over the beans and quinoa. Top with avocado, pico de gallo, and cilantro.

Notes

  • Assemble the bowl up to 1 day in advance with dressing on the side.
  • To prevent avocado browning, toss it with lime juice after dicing.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: about 2 cups
  • Calories: 500
  • Sugar: 11g
  • Sodium: 612mg
  • Fat: 16g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Carbohydrates: 74g
  • Fiber: 20g
  • Protein: 20g