Black Bean and Veggie Bowl (Printable)

Vibrant bowl with black beans, corn, tomatoes, avocado, and cilantro in zesty lime dressing. Ready in 15 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

# Steps:

01 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, honey or agave syrup, 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 bean and vegetable mixture and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
04 - Divide the mixture between two 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 Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in fifteen minutes, making weeknight dinners feel less like a chore and more like a choice.
  • Every bite tastes completely different depending on what you grab first, keeping things interesting even when you make it twice in one week.
  • The lime dressing somehow makes you feel like you're treating yourself, not just eating something responsible.
02 -
  • Assemble the avocado last—if it sits in the dressing, it becomes soft and mealy instead of maintaining that buttery texture you're after.
  • This bowl tastes better if you eat it within an hour or so; the tomatoes release water and the cilantro starts to wilt if it sits too long.
03 -
  • Keep a lime and good olive oil in your kitchen always; these two ingredients can elevate almost any bowl or salad into something that feels intentional.
  • If your black beans taste flat, a small pinch of cumin added directly to them before the dressing goes on makes them taste like you did more work than you actually did.
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