This healthy, filling recipe takes less than 10 minutes to prepare and offers a ton of health benefits!

Besides protein and fiber, the black beans in this bowl provide you with plenty of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. And the quinoa is not only gluten-free but is also one of the very few plant-based proteins that are considered complete proteins.

INGREDIENTS

• 3/4 cup canned black beans, rinsed
• 2/3 cup cooked quinoa
• 1/4 cup hummus
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1/4 medium avocado, diced
• 3 tablespoons pico de gallo
• 2 tablespoons chopped, fresh cilantro

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Combine beans and quinoa in a bowl.

2. Stir hummus and lime juice together in another small bowl; thin with water to desired consistency.

3. Drizzle the hummus dressing over the beans and quinoa.

4. Top with avocado, pico de gallo and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts (per serving):
Calories: 500; Fat: 16g; Carbs: 74g; Protein: 20g; Sodium: 612mg

Recipe Card for Black Bean Quinoa Bowl

Source: EatingWell.com