Description
A refreshing and nourishing bowl made with creamy avocado, hearty black beans, fluffy quinoa, cherry tomatoes, and zesty lime. Perfect for quick vegan meals and healthy meal prep.
Ingredients
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2 ripe avocados, halved and pitted
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½ small onion (white or red), finely diced
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½ cup chopped cilantro
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2 Tbsp fresh lime juice
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1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
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1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
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1 cup cooked quinoa
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Olive oil, for drizzling
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Optional toppings: chopped romaine, minced garlic, hot sauce, red pepper flakes, lime wedges
Instructions
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Cook quinoa and let cool.
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Mash 1 avocado in a large bowl (leave some chunks for texture).
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Add onion, cilantro, lime juice, and salt.
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Fold in black beans, cherry tomatoes, and cooked quinoa.
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Drizzle with olive oil and mix gently.
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Dice remaining avocado and fold in.
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Top with romaine, garlic, hot sauce, or lime wedges as desired.
Notes
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For meal prep, store without avocado and add fresh before serving.
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Add grilled chicken or turkey bacon for extra protein.
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Use parsley if you don’t like cilantro.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes (for quinoa)
- Category: Main Dish / Salad
- Method: Mixing / No-Cook (except quinoa)
- Cuisine: Fusion / Healthy