Description
Black Bean Bowls with avocado pesto are a colorful and nutritious meal that combines tender black beans with a creamy, zesty avocado pesto. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for lunch, dinner, or a quick snack, offering a delightful explosion of flavors while being packed with health benefits. Customize your bowls with fresh veggies for an eye-catching feast that’s as satisfying to eat as it is to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) low-sodium black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Prepare the avocado pesto by blending the avocado, basil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a food processor until smooth yet slightly chunky.
- Rinse the black beans under cold water to reduce sodium and enhance freshness.
- Chop cherry tomatoes and red onion; mix them in a bowl.
- In serving bowls, layer black beans as the base and generously top with avocado pesto.
- Sprinkle chopped veggies over each bowl and add any extra toppings like feta or jalapeños if desired.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 0mg