Ingredients
- 3/4 cup canned black beans, rinsed
- 2/3 cup quinoa, cooked
- 1/4 cup hummus
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1/4 medium avocado, diced
- 1/2 tomato, chopped
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 1/4 red sweet pepper, chopped
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Methods
Mix the beans and quinoa in a bowl
Add the chopped tomato, the chopped onion and the chopped red sweet pepper
In a separate small bowl, blend the hummus and lime juice, adding water until you achieve your preferred consistency.
Pour the hummus dressing over the beans and quinoa.
Garnish with avocado and cilantro.
Nutrition Benefits of key ingredients
Black Bean
Protein: Black beans are a great source of plant-based protein, making them an excellent alternative to meat for vegetarians and vegans.
Fiber: High in dietary fiber, black beans can aid in digestion and can help maintain a healthy gut. They can also help in support healthy blood sugar and cholesterol levels.
Antioxidants: Rich in antioxidants, particularly flavonoids like anthocyanins, black beans can help support oxidative stress and inflammation levels.
Vitamins and Minerals: Black beans provide important vitamins and minerals such as folate, iron, magnesium, and potassium, which can help support various bodily functions, including energy production and maintaining healthy blood pressure.
Quinoa
Complete Protein: Quinoa is one of the few plant foods that contain all nine essential amino acids, making it a complete protein source.
Fiber: High in dietary fiber, quinoa supports healthy digestion and can help support heart health and cholesterol levels.
Gluten-Free: Naturally gluten-free, quinoa is a great grain alternative.
Micronutrients: Quinoa is rich in essential vitamins and minerals, including magnesium, iron, B-vitamins, and manganese, which can help support various a healthy metabolism and overall health.
Antioxidants: Contains antioxidants such as quercetin and kaempferol, which have anti-inflammatory properties.
Nutrition facts
About the author
Tonia studied Economics at the University of Athens and she spent most of her professional careers as the manager of Consumer Engagement and Interaction for the Sales and Marketing departments of one of the biggest companies in Greece. Later in her life, she explored more her passion for nutrition and wellness and decided to follow her heart and study nutrition at the University of Greenwich in London.
Later, to achieve a more holistic approach she pursued the paths of NLP and she is a certified NLP Practitioner and NLP Wellbeing Coach by the global organization INLPΤA.
Today, she has her own company, Believe in Yourself, and she has her own office as a Nutritionist and Wellness Coach in Athens Greece.
Implementing EEAT (Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness, Trustworthiness)
Tonia studied Economics at the University of Athens and she spent most of her professional careers as the manager of Consumer Engagement and Interaction for the Sales and Marketing departments of one of the biggest companies in Greece. Later in her life, she explored more her passion for nutrition and wellness and decided to follow her heart and study nutrition at the University of Greenwich in London.
Later, to achieve a more holistic approach she pursued the paths of NLP and she is a certified NLP Practitioner and NLP Wellbeing Coach by the global organization INLPΤA.
Today, she has her own company, Believe in Yourself, and she has her own office as a Nutritionist and Wellness Coach in Athens Greece.
Implementing EEAT (Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness, Trustworthiness)
