Diabetes-friendly dinner

Mexican Black Bean and Avocado Bowl

Name: Mexican Black Bean and Avocado Bowl
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: latin american
Ingredients: 1 can black beans (drained and rinsed); 1 avocado (sliced); 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved); ½ red onion (diced); 1 cup corn kernels (frozen, thawed); 2 tablespoons lime juice; 2 tablespoons cilantro (chopped); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 teaspoon cumin; ½ teaspoon salt

A hearty bowl with black beans, avocado, and fresh veggies.

Prep 10 minCook 10 minServes 4

Nutrition per serving

32g

Carbs

11g

Fiber

Sugar

11g

Protein

14g

Fat

280

Calories

Estimated values per serving.

Ingredients

1 can black beans (drained and rinsed)
1 avocado (sliced)
1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
½ red onion (diced)
1 cup corn kernels (frozen, thawed)
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons cilantro (chopped)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon salt

Method

1
Mix black beans, corn, and cumin in a pan; heat through.
2
Combine tomatoes, onion, lime juice, and salt in a bowl.
3
Assemble bowls with bean mixture, avocado, and tomato salad.
4
Drizzle with olive oil and garnish with cilantro.

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