Black Bean Veggie Bowl (Printable Version)

A vibrant bowl of black beans, corn, tomatoes, avocado, and fresh cilantro with tangy lime dressing.

# What You 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

# How-To Steps:

01 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, honey or agave syrup, cumin, salt, and pepper until fully combined.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and half of the cilantro.
03 - Pour the prepared dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss gently until all ingredients are evenly coated.
04 - Divide the mixture between two bowls and top each with diced avocado, remaining cilantro, pumpkin seeds, and feta cheese if desired.
05 - Serve immediately for optimal freshness and texture.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in just 15 minutes with zero cooking required
  • Packed with plant-based protein and fiber from black beans
  • Versatile and customizable to your taste preferences
  • Perfect for meal prep—prepare components ahead of time
  • Naturally gluten-free and easily made vegan
02 -
  • For the best flavor, let the dressed mixture sit for 5 minutes before adding avocado and serving
  • Slightly warm the black beans for a temperature contrast in the bowl
  • Use a microplane to zest your lime before juicing and add the zest to the dressing
  • Toast the pumpkin seeds in a dry pan for enhanced nutty flavor
  • Keep components separate if preparing ahead for meal prep
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