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Fresh Easy Citrus Tahini Black Bean Bowl

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A quick, healthy, and flavorful bowl combining fresh citrus, creamy tahini, and hearty black beans, perfect for nourishing meals in under 20 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 can (15 oz / 425 g) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • Juice and zest of 1 large lemon
  • Juice and zest of 1 large orange
  • 3 tablespoons tahini (smooth and creamy)
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup or honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
  • 1/2 cup diced cucumber
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro or parsley (optional)
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa, brown rice, or couscous (optional)
  • 1 ripe avocado, diced (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the citrus dressing: In a medium bowl, combine the juice and zest of the lemon and orange with tahini, olive oil, maple syrup (or honey), minced garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper. Whisk vigorously until smooth and creamy. Add water teaspoon by teaspoon if too thick. (About 5 minutes)
  2. Rinse and drain the black beans thoroughly to remove excess sodium and canned flavor. (2 minutes)
  3. Chop the veggies and herbs: halve cherry tomatoes, dice cucumber, finely chop red onion, and roughly chop cilantro or parsley. (7 minutes)
  4. In a large bowl, toss the black beans with the chopped veggies and herbs. Add cooked grain base if using and mix well. (2 minutes)
  5. Pour the citrus tahini dressing over the mixture and toss gently until evenly coated. Adjust salt or citrus to taste. (3 minutes)
  6. If using, dice the avocado and gently fold it in last for creamy texture. (1 minute)
  7. Serve immediately or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Flavors improve after a few hours.

Notes

Stir tahini well before measuring to avoid lumps. Add zest for extra citrus flavor. For meal prep, store dressing separately and add before serving. Be gentle when mixing avocado to avoid mushiness. Optional substitutions include almond butter for tahini and lime for lemon.

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