BBQ Black Bean Bowl

This BBQ Black Bean Bowl combines hearty black beans with a smoky BBQ sauce, topped with fresh vegetables and avocado for a delightful, dairy-free meal. It's a perfect blend of flavors that brings a taste of American BBQ to your table.

Ingredients

• cooked black beans - 400 grams
• BBQ sauce - 100 milliliters
• cooked quinoa - 150 grams
• corn kernels - 100 grams
• red bell pepper - 1, diced
• red onion - 1/2, sliced
• avocado - 1, diced
• fresh cilantro - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• lime - 1, juiced
• olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• salt - to taste
• pepper - to taste

Steps

1. In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the red onion and bell pepper, sautéing until softened, about 5 minutes.
2. Stir in the corn kernels and cooked black beans, mixing well. Pour in the BBQ sauce and stir to combine. Cook for another 5-7 minutes until heated through.
3. While the mixture is cooking, prepare the quinoa according to package instructions if not already cooked.
4. Once the black bean mixture is hot, remove from heat and stir in lime juice, salt, and pepper to taste.
5. To assemble the bowls, divide the cooked quinoa into two bowls. Top each with the BBQ black bean mixture.
6. Garnish with diced avocado and chopped cilantro before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 520
• Protein: 18 g
• Carbs: 80 g
• Fiber: 15 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 700 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
• Water: 0.6 L

Health Benefits

• High in fiber, promoting digestive health.
• Rich in plant-based protein, supporting muscle growth and repair.

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