Ingredients
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¾ cup canned black beans, rinsed
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⅔ cup cooked quinoa
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¼ cup hummus
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1 tablespoon lime juice
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¼ medium avocado, diced
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3 tablespoons pico de gallo
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Directions
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Combine beans and quinoa in a bowl. Stir hummus and lime juice together in a small bowl; thin with water to desired consistency. Drizzle the hummus dressing over the beans and quinoa. Top with avocado, pico de gallo and cilantro.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Like other legumes, black beans are an excellent plant-based source of protein and fiber. They're also loaded with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, and are linked to reductions in chronic disease risk.
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Quinoa is one of the few plant-based proteins that is a complete protein. It's also high in fiber and provides a healthy dose of manganese, folate, zinc, iron, phosphorus, magnesium and vitamin B1. Quinoa has also been linked with a reduction in chronic inflammation and disease, and may help regulate blood sugar. And since it's gluten-free, it's suitable for those who need to avoid gluten.
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You can easily cook quinoa on the stovetop, in the rice cooker and in the Instant Pot. Make a batch the day before and reserve the rest for other quinoa recipes.
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Use ¼ of an avocado for the bowl and store the rest. To store the remaining avocado, leave it in the skin and keep the pit intact if you can. The skin and the pit block oxygen from reaching the flesh, limiting how much is exposed and will inevitably turn brown. To help preserve the rest of it, place plastic wrap directly on the flesh so there's no chance of air getting to it and store it in the fridge. It should stay green for at least two days.
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We use pico de gallo for the recipe, but feel free to use other types of salsa. Try Copycat Chipotle Corn Salsa, Roasted Tomatillo Salsa, Air-Fryer Roasted Pepper-Tomato Salsa, Cucumber Salsa or Tomato-Zucchini Salsa.
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Yes, you can! To make ahead, assemble the bowl up to 1 day in advance, with dressing on the side. To prevent the avocado from browning, toss it with some lime juice after dicing.
Additional reporting by Carrie Myers and Jan Valdez
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
500 | Calories |
16g | Fat |
74g | Carbs |
20g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 1 | |
Serving Size about 2 cups | |
Calories 500 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Carbohydrate 74g | 27% |
Dietary Fiber 20g | 70% |
Total Sugars 11g | |
Protein 20g | 41% |
Total Fat 16g | 21% |
Saturated Fat 2g | 12% |
Vitamin A 391IU | 8% |
Vitamin C 16mg | 18% |
Folate 238mcg | 60% |
Sodium 612mg | 27% |
Calcium 114mg | 9% |
Iron 7mg | 36% |
Magnesium 139mg | 33% |
Potassium 1086mg | 23% |
Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.
* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.